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ARC-0336

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Poster of the Beatles at Shea Stadium

1966 August 23, circa 2006

4 (Linear feet)

The Poster of the Beatles at Shea Stadium consists of one reproduction poster for the Beatles August 23, 1966 concert at Shea Stadium. The reproduction was signed and dated by Sid Bernstein on January 18, 2006. The poster illustrates how Beatles' live shows were promoted in the United States. Seen in a broader context, the poster provides insight to the advertising of the period and ticket pricing for popular music concerts.

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.

Acquisition Note: The Poster of the Beatles at Shea Stadium was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Sid Bernstein on January 19, 2006.

Citation: Poster of the Beatles at Shea Stadium, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Processing Information: Processed by Jennie Thomas, Head Archivist. Completed August 16, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.

Separated Materials: A signed copy of the book, It's Sid Bernstein Calling, has been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Beatles at Shea Stadium Poster" in the library catalog for the book location. If you are unable to find the book in the catalog, please consult the Library and Archives staff to ensure the item is available.

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.