When did Bruno Koschmider open the Kaiserkeller music club?
Bruno Koschmider opened the Kaiserkeller music club on the 14th of October 1959 in Hamburg's St. Pauli quarter.
Questions about Kaiserkeller
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did The Beatles sign a contract with the Kaiserkeller venue?
The Beatles signed a contract with the Kaiserkeller to play there throughout 1960 after Allan Williams sent them to Hamburg instead of other popular acts like Rory Storm and The Hurricanes or Gerry & The Pacemakers.
What happened when Rory Storm and The Hurricanes performed at the Kaiserkeller in 1960?
Rory Storm jumped off an upright piano causing the wooden stage built from planks balanced atop beer crates to crack and collapse completely during a bet between the two bands.
Who met Stuart Sutcliffe at the Kaiserkeller music club?
Stuart Sutcliffe met photographer Astrid Kirchherr between sets at the Kaiserkeller and began dating her shortly after their encounter while Klaus Voormann watched performances by The Hurricanes and The Beatles.
Where is the Kaiserkeller located today?
Today the Kaiserkeller operates as an alternative Rock Club under the Große Freiheit 36 organization near its original entrance where a plaque details the history of the venue.