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Originally Posted by David Atkatz
For you, Jimmy. Signed photo of Rory Storm and the Hurricanes--with their drummer Ringo--performing at Butlin's Holiday Camp.
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What an exceptional photo and signature this is. Butlin Camp is of course a great footnote to Beatles history. One morning in August, 1962, Ringo was awakened by a knock on his cabin door. It was John and Paul, who had traveled some three hours to tell Ringo that they were about to fire Pete Best, and would Ringo be willing to leave Rory Storm and take his place as the Beatles' new drummer. Once Rory finally agreed to let him go, Ringo became a Beatle. I'm not sure of the exact date this took place, but I am guessing Monday, August 6, 1962. It was an off day for the band so it's a logical choice. That 50th anniversary is only a week away.
And that's the first photo I've seen of the Hurricanes in Butlin, so it offers some historical context. Really great piece.