When did the Beatles' 1964 world tour start and where?
The Beatles' 1964 world tour began on the 4th of June 1964 in Copenhagen, Denmark, at K.B. Hallen. It was the band's first world tour, launched after their 1964 UK tour.
Questions about The Beatles' 1964 world tour
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did Jimmie Nicol replace Ringo Starr on the 1964 Beatles world tour?
Ringo Starr fainted during a photo session on the 3rd of June 1964 and was hospitalised with severe tonsillitis. Brian Epstein and producer George Martin decided to replace him temporarily with Jimmie Nicol rather than postpone the tour.
How much was Jimmie Nicol paid to play with the Beatles in 1964?
Brian Epstein offered Jimmie Nicol £2,500 per performance plus a £2,500 bonus. At the airport when Nicol departed, Epstein also gave him £500 in cash and a gold watch inscribed with gratitude from the Beatles.
How many shows did Jimmie Nicol play with the Beatles in 1964?
Jimmie Nicol played eight shows across five cities, from the opening night in Copenhagen on the 4th of June 1964 until Ringo Starr rejoined the band in Melbourne, Australia, on the 14th of June 1964.
What Beatles song was inspired by the 1964 world tour?
"Getting Better," from the 1967 album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, was inspired by Jimmie Nicol's rehearsal catchphrase. During the tour, whenever the Beatles asked how he was doing, Nicol always replied "It's getting better," and Paul McCartney later used that phrase as the basis for the song.
How much money did the Beatles make from their Australasian tour in 1964?
The Beatles were reported to have earned £250,000 from their Australasian tour. Negotiations for that leg had begun in October 1963, with Brian Epstein signing the deal in January 1964.