The Beatles live: Top Ten Club, Hamburg ā 20 April 1961
Thursday 20 April 1961 | Live
Top Ten Club, Reeperbahn, Hamburg, West Germany
Thursday 20 April 1961 was the 20th night of The Beatles' residency at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg ā their lengthiest stay in the city, during which they performed a total of 92 nights at the venue.
The Top Ten Club Residency
The Top Ten Club was owned by Peter Eckhorn, who paid each of The Beatles 35DM (Ā£3) per day. The schedule was gruelling: they were required to play from 7pm until 2am each weekday, and from 8pm until 4am on weekends, with a 15-minute break in each hour.
The performances at the Top Ten were so successful that Eckhorn twice extended The Beatles' contract. They eventually left Germany following their final show at the club on 1 July 1961, having performed on stage for a total of 503 hours during their stay.
Key Facts: 20 April 1961
- Venue: Top Ten Club, Reeperbahn, Hamburg, West Germany
- Residency night: 20th of 92
- Owner: Peter Eckhorn
- Pay: 35DM (Ā£3) per Beatle per day
- Weekday hours: 7pm ā 2am
- Weekend hours: 8pm ā 4am
- Breaks: 15 minutes per hour
- Residency end: 1 July 1961
- Total stage hours: 503
Frequently Asked Questions
When did The Beatles play the Top Ten Club on 20 April 1961?
20 April 1961 was the 20th night of The Beatles' 92-night residency at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg, owned by Peter Eckhorn.
How much were The Beatles paid at the Top Ten Club?
Peter Eckhorn paid each Beatle 35DM (Ā£3) per day.
How long did The Beatles play each night at the Top Ten Club?
They played from 7pm until 2am on weekdays and from 8pm until 4am on weekends, with a 15-minute break each hour.
How many nights did The Beatles play at the Top Ten Club?
92 nights in total, from April to 1 July 1961, accumulating 503 hours on stage.
Why did The Beatles stay so long at the Top Ten Club?
Their performances were so successful that owner Peter Eckhorn twice extended their contract.
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