When did The Beatles arrive in Hamburg for their first residency?
The Beatles arrived very early in the morning of the 17th of August 1960. They traveled to the St. Pauli area of Hamburg after Allan Williams booked them into Bruno Koschmider's Indra club starting on the 12th of August 1960.
Why were Pete Best and Paul McCartney arrested in November 1960?
Paul McCartney and Pete Best were arrested for attempted arson on the 29th of November 1960. They set fire to a condom attached to a nail in their room at the Bambi Kino to create light while retrieving their belongings as a snub against Bruno Koschmider.
What drugs did The Beatles use during their time in Hamburg clubs?
The group used Preludin which was a successor of Pervitin to stay awake during long performances. Astrid Kirchherr supplied the drug and it was also available through local chemists without a prescription alongside Dexedrine.
Who invented the moptop haircut style associated with The Beatles?
Astrid Kirchherr is credited with inventing the Beatles' moptop haircut although she personally disagreed with the claim. She stated that Stuart Sutcliffe got his hair cut by her after seeing Klaus Voormann wear the hairstyle.
When did The Beatles perform at the Star-Club in 1962?
The Beatles returned to play at the Star-Club from the 13th of April to the 31st of May 1962. They made a second visit from the 14th of November 1962 until the 31st of December 1962.