When and where was Allan Williams born?
Allan Richard Williams entered the world on the 21st of February 1930 in Bootle, England. His father worked as a local council building inspector and dance promoter named Richard Edward Williams.
Questions about Allan Williams
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What business did Allan Williams open in Liverpool during 1958?
Williams leased a former watch-repair shop at 21, 23 Slater Street in Liverpool during 1958 to convert it into a coffee bar called The Jacaranda. Its proximity to Liverpool Art College made it popular with city beatniks and art students.
How did Allan Williams manage the early Beatles in Hamburg?
Bruno Koschmider asked Williams for another Liverpool rock act to perform at his Indra Club around August 1960. Williams selected the Beatles who agreed to take the gig after recruiting Pete Best following an audition on the 13th of August.
Why did Allan Williams sue the Beatles in July 1961?
The band returned to Hamburg in late March 1961 and refused to pay Williams's 10% commission due to unhappiness with German tax deductions taken from their weekly paycheck. An irate Williams threatened to have their residency terminated but instead sued the band for 104 pounds in July 1961.
When did Allan Williams die and what award did he receive before that?
Williams died in Liverpool on the 30th of December 2016 at age 86 leaving behind a complex history as both promoter and father figure to early rock culture. On the 9th of May 2016 Williams became a Citizen of Honour of the City of Liverpool during a ceremony at Town Hall.