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When did the Beatles receive their MBE's?

October 1965. They received their MBE's October 26th 1965. John later gave his back in protest in November of 1969.

Who was the Beatles' first manager?

Alan Williams. Alan set up many gigs for them in Liverpool, Scotland, and Hamburg when they were starting out. He was only 29 when he took the job.

What was the last song they performed in concert together (not including the rooftop show in 1969)?

Long Tall Sally. Monday 29th August 1966: it was performed at Candlestick Park at the end of their world tour.

Who is famous for turning down the Beatles after their Decca audition?

Dick Rowe. Dick could only choose one act for that day and chose the act that followed the Beatles, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. But he made up for that bad career move by signing The Rolling Stones within the year.

What is the name of the movie John Lennon made after their disastrous world tour in 1966?

How I Won the War.. John shot the movie while the Beatles had nearly four months off. For this movie, John had to cut his famous Beatle hair. This was also was when he started wearing his famous 'granny glasses'.

What is the name of Yoko's husband prior to John?

Tony Cox. Tony and Yoko split in Febuary of '68 and she began pursuing John more eagerly. John was with his wife at Rishikesh when Yoko started sending hundreds of flirtatious letters to him.

Which Beatle is famous for saying to George Martin "Yeah, I don't like your tie!"

George Harrison. This came after George Martin told them, in a long winded speech after a recording session, what he thought of them and their playing. After which he asked, "Is there anything that you want to say to us?" To which George replied, "Yeah, I don't like your tie!" This response from the quiet George, brought down the house.

What is the name of John Lennon's first son?

John Charles Julian Lennon. He was born April 8th 1963. Paul later wrote 'Hey Jude' for him when John and Cynthia went through their nasty divorce in '68.

What was the name of the first live satellite link-up show that had the Beatles performing 'All you need is Love'?

Our World. About 200 million people tuned in all over the world. The 125 minute film was split into six sections: 'This Moment's World'; 'The Hungry World'; 'Artistic Excellence'; 'Physical Excellence'; 'The Crowded World' and 'The World Beyond'. The Beatles' performance came durring the 'Artistic Excellence' section.

In what year did Paul marry Linda and John marry Yoko?

1969. John and Yoko were married at the British Consulate in Gibraltar on March 20th 1969. (John later wrote this into the song 'The Ballad Of John and Yoko'.) Paul married Linda eight days before at the Marylebone Register Office in England.