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Beatles historian recalls ‘absolute mania’ 60 years on from Melbourne tour

Ross and Russel
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The Beatles hit Melbourne 60 years ago this week, with one expert on the band recalling the ‘absolute mania’ which followed them throughout their time in the city.

As part of their first world tour – and only time they performed in Australia – they played three concerts at Festival Hall between June 15 and June 17 in 1964.

“They hit Festival Hall and played magnificent shows,” Beatles historian Greg Armstrong told Ross and Russ.

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“It was absolute mania.”

Ross and Russel
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