The Beatles Bulletin: August 9, 2011

Enjoy a trip down memory lane with local Beatles expert, Denis Lapierre as he explores this month in Beatles history. This column can be viewed on the 9th of every month and is accompanied by shots of items from Lapierre's extensive collection of Beatles memorabilia.

1962- August 16: Pete Best is fired as The Beatles first drummer.

1963- August 3: The Beatles play for the last time at the Cavern Club.

1964- August 18: The Beatles leave London Airport for their first US concert tour.

1965- August 6: The LP "Help!" is released in the UK.

1966- August 8: The LP "Revolver" is released in the UK.

1967- August 27: Beatles manager Brian Epstein is found dead in bed in his London home.

1968- August 26: The single "Hey Jude"/"Revolution" is released in the US.

1969- August 8: All four Beatles are photographed walking across the pedestrian crossing outside EMI Studios in North London for the cover of "Abbey Road."

This month's Beatles Bulletin is dedicated to Northern Rhode Island's best rock guitarist, William "Billy" Senior. We salute you. The Bulletin would also like to thank Mrs. Dottie Mondoux, Ms. Carol Touzin, Mrs. Rita Benoit, Ms. Katrina Therien, Mr. Ronald Boucher, Mr. Arthur Bibeault, Ms. Sandy Phaneuf, Mrs. Lorraine Robin, Mr, Chris Thibeault, Mr. Jordan Harris and Mr. Gary Lapierre for all your support.