When did The Beatles stage their 1965 UK tour?
The Beatles staged a concert tour of the United Kingdom between the 3rd and the 12th of December 1965. This event marked their final UK tour while promoting their studio album Rubber Soul.
Questions about The Beatles' 1965 UK tour
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What songs did John Lennon and Paul McCartney perform during The Beatles' 1965 UK tour?
John Lennon opened each show with their 1964 hit I Feel Fine. Paul McCartney closed the performances with his song I'm Down, which NME journalist Alan Smith described as the 1965 Twist And Shout.
How much money did The Beatles earn for engagements during their 1965 UK tour?
At £1000 per engagement, the Beatles fee was the highest paid to a performing act in Britain up to that time. Tour personnel included only road managers Neil Aspinall and Mal Evans alongside press officer Tony Barrow.
Why did police presence affect The Beatles' 1965 UK tour atmosphere?
Police presence meant roads around venues were closed off to control crowd numbers. NME journalist Alan Smith reported that fans reactions did not seem as wild as previous years due to this heavy police presence.
Where did The Beatles play their final UK concerts outside London in December 1965?
The tour ended on the 12th of December with two performances at the Capitol Cinema in Cardiff. These shows proved to be the final UK concerts the Beatles played outside London before they went on to perform for the last time at the NME Poll-Winners Concert in May 1966.