11 May in Beatles History – Complete On This Day Timeline

11 May in Beatles History

From Hamburg residencies and Help! filming to Apple Corps launches, solo recording sessions, Wings tours, and Paul McCartney stadium concerts — 11 May is one of the most event-rich dates in Beatles history. Browse every documented event below.

11 May 1961 – The Beatles at the Top Ten Club, Hamburg

Night 41 of The Beatles' legendary 92-night Top Ten Club residency — the marathon engagement that forged their live sound and stamina.

The Beatles live at the Top Ten Club, Hamburg – 11 May 1961 →

11 May 1962 – The Beatles at the Star-Club, Hamburg

Night 28 of 48 at the Star-Club — the peak of The Beatles' Hamburg era, consolidating everything learned at the Indra, Kaiserkeller, and Top Ten Club.

The Beatles live at the Star-Club, Hamburg – 11 May 1962 →

11 May 1963 – The Beatles live at the Imperial Ballroom, Nelson

Around 2,000 fans packed "The Imp" in Lancashire for The Beatles' first performance after a short holiday break — Beatlemania reaching the north of England.

The Beatles live at the Imperial Ballroom, Nelson – 11 May 1963 →

11 May 1964 – Four By The Beatles EP released (US)

Capitol Records issued this mono-only EP (EAP 1-2121) as part of their early strategy of repackaging Beatles recordings for the American market.

Four By The Beatles US EP release – 11 May 1964 →

11 May 1965 – The Beatles complete filming Help! at Cliveden House

The final day of filming for The Beatles' second feature film — the Buckingham Palace sequences shot at the grand Berkshire stately home, ending a 54-day production.

The Beatles complete filming Help! at Cliveden House – 11 May 1965 →

11 May 1967 – Recording & Mixing: Baby You're A Rich Man, Olympic Studios

The Beatles recorded and mixed Baby You're A Rich Man at Olympic Sound Studios in Barnes — one of their first major sessions outside EMI Abbey Road.

Recording Baby You're A Rich Man at Olympic Studios – 11 May 1967 →

11 May 1968 – Lennon & McCartney promote Apple Corps in New York

John Lennon and Paul McCartney flew to New York for a four-day Apple Corps promotional visit — their first trip to America together since The Beatles' final concert in 1966.

Lennon & McCartney promote Apple Corps in New York – 11 May 1968 →

11 May 1969 – George Harrison session with Jack Bruce at Morgan Studios

George Harrison contributed uncredited rhythm guitar to Jack Bruce's debut solo album Songs For A Tailor, performing under the pseudonym L'Angelo Misterioso.

George Harrison session with Jack Bruce at Morgan Studios – 11 May 1969 →

11 May 1970 – The Long And Winding Road / For You Blue released (US)

The Beatles' 20th and final US number one single — selling 1.2 million copies in its first two days and reaching the top of the Billboard chart on 13 June 1970.

The Long And Winding Road US single release – 11 May 1970 →

11 May 1972 – John Lennon & Yoko Ono on Kup's Show, Chicago

Lennon and Ono recorded an interview for the Chicago TV programme Kup's Show at WMAQ-TV studios in the Merchandise Mart, broadcast two days later.

John Lennon & Yoko Ono on Kup's Show, Chicago – 11 May 1972 →

11 May 1973 – Wings live at the Hippodrome, Bristol

The opening night of Wings' 18-date 1973 UK Tour — Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, Denny Laine, Henry McCullough, and Denny Seiwell performing to an enthusiastic Bristol crowd.

Wings live at the Hippodrome, Bristol – 11 May 1973 →

11 May 1977 – John Lennon travels from Hong Kong to Tokyo

Lennon travelled with son Sean from Hong Kong to Tokyo, beginning an extended private family stay in Japan that would last until October 1977.

John Lennon travels Hong Kong to Tokyo – 11 May 1977 →

11 May 1977 – Wings recording With A Little Luck aboard the Fair Carol

Wings continued work on With A Little Luck during sessions aboard the recording yacht Fair Carol in Francis Bay, St John, US Virgin Islands — part of the London Town album sessions.

Wings recording With A Little Luck on the Fair Carol yacht – 11 May 1977 →

11 May 1997 – Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band live at State Theatre, Minneapolis

The 11th show of the fourth All-Starr Band's 30-date North American tour — featuring Peter Frampton, Jack Bruce, Gary Brooker, Simon Kirke, and Mark Rivera.

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band live at State Theatre, Minneapolis – 11 May 1997 →