When did the Star-Club in Hamburg open and close?
The Star-Club opened on Friday the 13th of April 1962, and closed on the 31st of December 1969. The building at Große Freiheit 39 in Hamburg's St. Pauli district was later destroyed by fire in 1987.
Questions about Star-Club
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where exactly was the Star-Club located in Hamburg?
The Star-Club was at Große Freiheit 39 in the St. Pauli quarter of Hamburg, West Germany. Große Freiheit is a side street of the Reeperbahn. The club held up to 2,000 people and had cinema-style seating.
Did the Beatles play at the Star-Club in Hamburg?
The Beatles played three residencies at the Star-Club during 1962: from the 13th of April to the 31st of May, from the 1st to the 14th of November, and from the 18th to the 31st of December. An amateur tape from the December engagement was released in 1977 as Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962.
What famous musicians performed at the Star-Club Hamburg?
Performers included Ray Charles, Bo Diddley, Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, Cream, and Black Sabbath (then called Earth), among many others. Little Richard performed with Billy Preston in his band, and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded a highly praised live album at the club in 1964.
What was Star-Club Records and when did it operate?
Star-Club Records was a record label established as a subsidiary of Philips Records, operating from 1964 to 1966. It was created after Siegfried Loch, the label manager for Philips Records, visited the Star-Club in October 1962 and persuaded club manager Manfred Weissleder to allow recording equipment inside.
Who founded and operated the Star-Club in Hamburg?
The Star-Club was initially operated by Manfred Weissleder and Horst Fascher when it opened in April 1962. Weissleder served as manager throughout the club's operation.