Knowing that Peter Jackson is currently working on a “MAL” corrected version of the Beatles at the Star Club recordings helped to serve as the inspiration for this post ABOUT THE BEATLES IN GERMANY! Peter, I sincerely hope you are successful in the task in being able to present the clear and vibrant live pre-famous Beatles to the world…
Several years ago, I remember seeing a boxset being advertised on the UK website named “TRACKS.” In the internet years I had purchased several wonderful items from the site. One item that caught my attention was the following boxset entitled: The Beatles in Germany! Being a Beatles print collector, the first draw to me was the wonderful booklet written by the late Tony Barrow former Beatles publicist discussing the Beatles relationship and links to Germany, and how important that country was in helping them to reach the top of the ladder of fame.
The booklet was to contain rare photographs taken of the Beatles in Germany including their last collective visit while touring in 1966. Then I learned that the boxset also contained a signed note of authentication from the noted Star Club house photographer Günter Zint, stating that the boxset contained an original piece of wood from the Star Club stage where the Beatles, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, and so many other celebrities had played. Günter had personally removed the wood from the stage, and his story is reflected below in the authentication photo. That piece of history fascinated me and prompted me to pursue the item for the collection!
The actual box:
The booklet which contains Tony Barrow’s text as well as many photographs:
A sample page of Tony Barrow’s text:
A poster advertising Rory Storm and the Hurricanes and the Beatles at the Kaiserkeller!
Some of the credits from the credit page of the booklet:
Günter Zint’s signed note of authentication stating that he had removed the wooden stage boards from the original Star Club and that the box contained a piece of the original Star Club: Günter Zint took some of the best early photos of the Beatles in Germany during those very early years when the 60s had just begun. Little did we know what was to come…
Contents described on the envelope:
Maybe Ringo’s drumkit rested on this piece??? LOL!!!
Hope you enjoyed this quick trip to the Grosse Freiheit!!!!
See you next time.
Be Healthy and Be Happy!
Buzz
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One Dream Ago
In 1964, The Beatles had their biggest reception ever, with 300 000 people lining the streets of Adelaide to see the band (minus Ringo). Adelaide and South Australia also had other (sometimes surprising) connections to The Beatles, many of which have never been written about before this book. One Dream Ago‘s striking cover artwork was created by Klaus Voormann.
i have one too!
Excellent!