Two Gigs Today

Happy September everyone! While kids are getting ready to return to school, probably to their parents delight, The Beatles were busy plugging away on their music career on September 1, 1961. On this day in Beatles history, the band played a lunchtime gig with Karl Terry & The Cruisers at The Cavern.

I didn't know much about Karl Terry before reading his name on the bill with The Beatles. However, after some quick internet research, I found that Karl continues to perform in and around Liverpool and Germany. He was a contemporary of The Beatles and remains a performer who continues the legacy of the beat scene.

Karl Terry & The Cruisers formed in 1957 and were voted no. 7 in the MerseyBeat band poll in 1961. Despite their popularity, the band split up in 1963, with Karl Terry joining the Delameres.

Karl Terry still performs today. Here is performing something called "Cigarettes, Cold Beer and Sexy Ladies."



Later on September 1, 1961, The Beatles performed an evening show at The Cavern with Dizzy Burton's Jazz Band.

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