Rare Beatles Pictures
On February 11, 1964 over eight thousand frenzied Beatles fans packed themselves into the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C. for the first ever American performance by the fab four. Eighteen year old photographer Mike Mitchell was there to capture every moment which included an opening cover of Chuck Berry's "Roll Over Beethoven" and Little Richard's "Long Tall Sally" as the finale.
After nearly fifty years these photographs have been rediscovered and are now up for auction through Christie's.
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The Beatles
The Beatles arrive at Union Station in Washington, D.C., February 11, 1964.
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John Lennon
John Lennon in Washington, D.C., February 11, 1964.
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Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney in Washington, D.C., February 11, 1964.
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George Harrison
George Harrison in Washington, D.C., February 11, 1964.
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Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr on stage at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C., February 11, 1964.
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Paul McCartney and John Lennon
Paul McCartney and John Lennon perform at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C., February 11, 1964.
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George Harrison
George Harrison performs at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C., February 11, 1964.
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Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr performs at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C., February 11, 1964.
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John Lennon
John Lennon performs at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C., February 11, 1964.
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The Beatles
The Beatles performing in 1964.
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John Lennon
John Lennon performing in 1964.
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The Beatles
The Beatles hold a press conference in Baltimore, Maryland in September of 1964.
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The Beatles
Paul McCartney speaks to members of the press during a Beatles press conference in Baltimore, Maryland in September of 1964.
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The Beatles