McCartney Times

When The Beatles first landed in America on February 7, 1964, it was a huge moment in music history. But just a few months later, on August 22, 1964, they made their first appearance in Canada at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, B.C. That historic show took place the day before their famous Hollywood Bowl concert.Red Robinson, the legendary broadcaster and DJ who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, hosted that Vancouver show. Red was no stranger to big names, having introduced stars like Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, and Buddy Holly to audiences before. But that night with The Beatles became another unforgettable highlight in his remarkable career.In 2004, I had the privilege of interviewing Red when he graciously agreed to emcee a show at the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) featuring Rubber Soul – The Canadian Tribute, a band I was managing at the time.

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Source: The Beatles and their near-riot 1964 concert in Vancouver