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ARC-0234

collection

Collection on the Beatles in Cleveland

1964, undated

0.07 (Linear feet)

The Collection on the Beatles in Cleveland consists of one DVD and one CD-R documenting the Beatles' performance at Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 15, 1964. The DVD contains a reproduction of an 8mm silent film taken by the donor. The CD-R contains still photos of the Beatles from Cleveland radio station WHK.

The impact of the Beatles has often been noted but cannot be overstated. The "Fab Four" from Liverpool, England, startled the ears and energized the lives of virtually all who heard them. Their arrival triggered the musical revolution of the Sixties, introducing a modern sound and viewpoint that parted ways with the world of the previous decade. The pleasurable jolt at hearing "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand"--given the doldrums into which rock and roll had fallen in recent years--was comparable to the collective fever induced by Presley's "That's All Right (Mama)" and "Heartbreak Hotel" nearly ten years earlier. Though popular music has changed considerably in the decades since the Beatles' demise, their music continues to reach and inspire new generations of listeners. Half a century after their humble origins in Liverpool, the Beatles remain the most enduring phenomenon in the history of popular music.

A digital copy of this is available for use (DAMS).

Acquisition Note: The Collection on the Beatles in Cleveland was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Mindy C. Scheel on July 8, 2009.

Citation: [Identification of Item], Collection on the Beatles in Cleveland, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Processing Information: Processed by Christine Borne, Project Archivist. Completed November 17, 2011. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.

Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.