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4 days ago
- Entertainment
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60th Anniversary of Beatles Show at Shea Stadium to Be Celebrated by New York Mets
The New York Mets will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles' landmark performance at Shea Stadium on Beatles Night at Citi Field on Aug. 15. During the game against the Seattle Mariners, the team will honor the 1965 performance, which at the time was the first rock show at a major U.S. stadium, according to the Associated Press. The old Shea Stadium — which opened a year before in 1964 — was home to the Mets and the New York Jets before being torn down in 2009 to make way for Citi Field. The landmark show by Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr was chronicled in the 50-minute documentary The Beatles at Shea Stadium. More from Billboard Carnie Wilson Pays Tribute to Dad Brian Wilson Following Family Funeral: 'God Knows What We'd Be Without Him' Damon Albarn, PinkPantheress & More Join Brian Eno's Together for Palestinian Relief Concert Hilltop Hoods Set New Benchmark With Seventh ARIA No. 1 Album Next week's celebration will kick off with a performance by 1964 The Tribute band in front of the Shea Bridge at 6:15 p.m. ET, with the first 15,000 fans entering Citi Field getting an exclusive mini Shea Stadium replica. In addition, there will be a fireworks display cued to the Beatles' music after the game and the first pitch will be thrown out by members of the gameday staff who worked the Aug. 15, 1965 concert. According to the Beatles' 12-song Shea Stadium set for 55,000 screaming fans opened with 'Twist and Shout' and included performances of 'She's a Woman,' 'I Feel Fine,' 'Dizzy, Miss Lizzy,' 'Ticket to Ride,' 'Everybody's Tryin' to Be My Baby,' 'Can't Buy Me Love,' 'Baby's in Black,' 'Act Naturally,' 'A Hard Day's Night,' 'Help!' and 'I'm Down.' See a promo for the anniversary celebration below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart Solve the daily Crossword
The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Mets to celebrate 60th anniversary of the Beatles' Shea Stadium concert with special night
The New York Mets will honor the 60th anniversary of the Fab Four's performance at Shea Stadium when they host the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 15 for The Beatles Night at Citi Field. The 1965 performance was a milestone because The Beatles became the first rock band to perform a major stadium concert. A 50-minute documentary entitled 'The Beatles at Shea Stadium' captured the show. At the time, the multi-purpose stadium was home to the Mets and New York Jets. The celebration begins with a performance by 1964 The Tribute in front of Shea Bridge at 6:15 p.m. ET. The first 15,000 fans to enter Citi Field will receive an exclusive Shea Stadium replica. Celebrations continue throughout the night. The first pitch will be thrown by members of the gameday staff who worked the famous concert. After the game, fans can stay put for a special themed fireworks show. ___
