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Title: Have you seen a Beatle in person?
Post by: Penny Lane on January 17, 2009, 08:49:59 AM
I'm not sure if this question has been posed before, but I just wanted to know who here has seen a Beatle, live and in person?  If so, you have to tell us which one!  Any interesting stories?  Has anyone seen all four?

As of now, I've only been lucky enough to see Ringo, which happened at a concert last summer.
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Post by: JimmyMcCullochFan on January 17, 2009, 10:12:00 AM
Yes. I've seen Paul twice in concert.  :)
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Post by: Euan Buchan on January 17, 2009, 10:54:20 AM
No but nearly saw Paul in 2003 he was due to come to Glasgow a hr from me and he was due to play Mull Of Kintyre for the first time but during that tour was suffering a cold and had to cancel a few gigs including Glasgow was really upset
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Post by: fan numero uno on January 17, 2009, 03:30:04 PM
Yes, i saw Ringo in concert last summer! =)
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Post by: Andy Smith on January 17, 2009, 03:59:24 PM
no  :'(
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Post by: freakchic9 on January 17, 2009, 04:26:30 PM
Yep! With FNU!
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Post by: HeatherBoo on January 17, 2009, 07:46:42 PM
Ringo last summer.  I really wnt to see Paul but that isn't looking too promising  :'(
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Post by: HeyJude18 on January 18, 2009, 04:04:35 AM
I still haven't :(  I hope to one day see one of them!  Ringo's played around here, most notably (and people who've been on here a while have heard me complain about this since July) Ringo played at a casino about an hour away from where I live, to get into the casinos here you have to be 19, Ringo played that gig ONE WEEK before my 19th!!!  I was so mad, pretty much sulked that whole day and complained to my mom that whole day!
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Post by: HeatherBoo on January 18, 2009, 11:29:24 PM
^^ I remember you talking about that, that was so lame.  Hopefully he will do another tour soon so you can see him.
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Post by: I Am The Kiwi on January 19, 2009, 12:28:06 AM
I once queued behind Sean Lennon at a Starbucks. He had a Grande White Chocolate Mocha.

Does that count?
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Post by: Euan Buchan on January 19, 2009, 12:45:12 AM
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I once queued behind Sean Lennon at a Starbucks. He had a Grande White Chocolate Mocha.

Does that count?

The place must of been packed
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Post by: I Am The Kiwi on January 19, 2009, 12:48:08 AM
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The place must of been packed

Not too many Star F**kers in Starbucks that day, surprisingly. I don't know if anyone else recognised him.

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Post by: Euan Buchan on January 19, 2009, 12:52:52 AM
That's good when I saw him in 2006 in concert there was a big crowd out and he just looked so much like John it looked like it was actually John :o did wait around case I got to meet him but he was shy
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Post by: Sondra on January 19, 2009, 01:00:29 AM
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Not too many Star F**kers in Starbucks that day, surprisingly. I don't know if anyone else recognised him.


Maybe they just didn't care? Where did you see him? As in what country/city? Cuz sometimes that makes a difference too.
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Post by: I Am The Kiwi on January 19, 2009, 01:14:14 AM
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Maybe they just didn't care? Where did you see him? As in what country/city? Cuz sometimes that makes a difference too.

It was in New York, in 2006. I should have asked him for an autograph, but to sign it 'John Lennon's son'. That would've gone down well.

PS John looks deceptively handsome in that avatar of yours. Has it been photoshopped?
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Post by: Penny Lane on January 19, 2009, 09:39:28 AM
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I once queued behind Sean Lennon at a Starbucks. He had a Grande White Chocolate Mocha.

Does that count?

Erm, probably not, since Sean was never a Beatle.  But it's interesting that you saw him, though.
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Post by: beatlemaniac on January 20, 2009, 12:10:08 AM
I have seen Paul once in concert and Ringo three times. The last time I saw Ringo, a few years ago, I was in the 4th row center stage. It was INCREDIBLE! When you are that close you can literally tell when you make eye contact, you can feel it. I had a sign that said I LOVE YOU RINGO. I held it up several times, but he kept turning away and I didn't want to bother the people behind me. Finally, I held it up one last time and he saw it. He stopped what he was doing and came right to the edge of the stage and said, into the microphone, "I love you too, sweetheart."

It was one of those moments in life where you have the opportunity to be totally cool, and I could have just smiled and waved and been cool about it. Such was not the case however. :) as many of you can probably sympathize, I instead promptly burst into hysterical tears and dropped the sign. Ringo probably thought I was totally out of my mind. :) Everyone around me was like "you're so lucky!" and one woman said "Can I be you?" I bawled through the next song and a half - I didn't TRY to, I was just SLIGHTLY caught off guard by having a BEATLE, and my favorite one at the time, tell me he LOVED ME. :)

If you get a chance to see either live, if they tour again, don't pass it up. They are close to done - it's worth every penny!
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Post by: Penny Lane on January 20, 2009, 12:38:42 AM
^  Amazing story.  I don't blame you for bawling!!  I would have cried too.  Lucky you!
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Post by: on January 20, 2009, 06:51:21 PM
I first saw both George and Ringo entering Apple studios in Saville Row in London in july 1972. I asked both for an autograph, but got none. It was too many "apple scruffs" standing at the enterance.
Later that summer, I sat on the second row in Njårdhallen i Oslo when Wings had their only concert in Norway.
In 1989 I met Paul at a brief pressconference in front of his concert in Drammenshallen in Norway. There I got an album signed by him.
I saw him twice, on concert in Oslo Spectrum in 1994, and at his concert at the stadium Valle Hovin (Oslo) in 2005, I think it was.

I was never lucky enough to see og meet John Lennon.

Beside this I met Denny Laine at the lunchroom in EMI studios Abbey Road, when Wings were recording "Back to the eg". Later that day I visitd a jamsession in Studio 1, but had to leave before Paul and Linda arrived. Linda I met outside the studio as I was walking out of the building.
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Post by: BlueMeanie on January 20, 2009, 07:07:31 PM
^ Lucky you! Welcome to the forums.
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Post by: Hello Goodbye on February 05, 2009, 05:14:18 AM
John and Yoko in Central Park

Yes, welcome to the Forum, The Norwegian!
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Post by: Jane on February 05, 2009, 06:55:57 PM
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John and Yoko in Central Park

Yes, welcome to the Forum, The Norwegian!

Really? Just like that? Like in the film Imagine?
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Post by: Hello Goodbye on February 09, 2009, 03:13:40 PM
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Really? Just like that? Like in the film Imagine?
Yes, just like that.

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Post by: beatlesgirl7 on February 11, 2009, 01:09:14 AM
im jealous.
i wish i saw them :[
my goal is to see either paul or ringo before i die!
lol
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Post by: Gary910 on February 16, 2009, 09:46:59 PM
Paul in 1989, 1993, 2005 in concert
Ringo about 5 times, okay maybe 4.
I wish I had of seen George, in 1991 when he did his Japan tour, I was so hoping he would come to the US.
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Post by: Euan Buchan on February 17, 2009, 01:07:02 AM
Ringo should bring his All Starrs to the UK
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Post by: glass onion on February 18, 2009, 11:29:46 PM
i saw paul in concert in 2003 at sheffield.one of the best nights of my life.i bawled my eyes out when he came on stage,so much so i missed him singing 'hello,goodbye'and half of 'coming up'.i remember thinking to myself that if i didn't pull myself together i was gonna miss the whole bloody gig.
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Post by: harihead on February 23, 2009, 12:04:50 AM
I saw Pete Best! I know, I know, but it still counts!

Plus I got 3 hugs from him, as my flash was malfunctioning so we had to pose 3 times for the pic. Oh, the trauma. :)
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Post by: Nelson_Wilbury on July 13, 2009, 03:23:22 AM
I saw Paul in the River Plate Stadium, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. December 11, 1993.
I remember that I said: "Now, I can die" ("Ahora puedo morir tranquilo")
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Post by: georgeharrisonluver on July 13, 2009, 04:30:38 AM
no...sadly. The first thing I'm going to do the summer I graduate is to see Paul or Ringo! I hope their still touring then. I'd LOVE more than anything to have seen George in concert, I was born in the wrong decade.  :'(
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Post by: Andy Smith on July 14, 2009, 01:42:10 AM
Have i seen a Beatle in person?? only in my dreams! ;D
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Post by: BlueMeanie on July 14, 2009, 01:45:36 AM
I said 'hello, nice to meet you, Linda's pictures are great'. He said 'thanks' ! What a moment!!!
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Post by: Sondra on July 14, 2009, 01:46:39 AM
What??!! When was this? Now I must hate you.  >:(
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Post by: BlueMeanie on July 14, 2009, 01:52:02 AM
What??!! When was this? Now I must hate you.  >:(

Ya see, nobody takes any notice of me!

I've met him and Linda twice. First time very briefly; in around 1973/4 in a big record store in Oxford Street, London. Then in about 1992 Linda had an exhibition at The Royal Photographic Society in Bath, England. I used to be a member so I got invited to the opening (wine and nibbles you know). He was very nice, gracious, wanted everyone to talk to Linda. She was lovely.
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Post by: Sondra on July 14, 2009, 02:14:50 AM
Well I don't remember you ever telling us that!!
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Post by: BlueMeanie on July 14, 2009, 02:20:22 AM
I mix with the stars you know!
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Post by: Sondra on July 14, 2009, 02:36:50 AM
Well jeez, let people know these things wouldja!
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Post by: Penny Lane on July 14, 2009, 07:42:18 AM
Gotta update my own thread...  I got to see Paulie twice this past April.  Once in Hollywood by surprise and once at Coachella.  Both times blew my mind.  :D  :D
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Post by: DarkSweetLady on July 27, 2009, 03:21:13 AM
I met Pete Best if that counts!
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Post by: Hello Goodbye on July 27, 2009, 03:41:23 AM
I met Pete Best if that counts!

It most cerdainly does, DSL.
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Post by: Frankie Crisp on August 08, 2009, 05:51:06 PM
When I was 4 my nan took me to Liverpool Airport to see The Beatles when they came back here for the premier of A Hard Days Night at the Odeon in town. I can only just about remember the day. They waved at the crowds as they went passed in a big black car and then dissapeared out of sight. It was over in a flash. Afterwards my nan asked me if I knew who they were. I said yes John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Mick Jagger. Still to this day dont know why I said Mick Jagger but I was just a kid. I can just about remember their faces but its a very hazy memory these days. Never mind its a memory just the same.
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Post by: Mairi on August 09, 2009, 09:28:15 PM
I've seen Paul in concert, but I can only dream of meeting a Beatle face to face!
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Post by: bradwest96 on August 13, 2009, 05:46:25 PM
I've seen Paul and Ringo live in concert.
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Post by: Revolver42 on August 19, 2009, 12:35:48 PM
I can now say that I HAVE seen a Beatle.  Saw Paul in Atlanta 8/15/2009.  One of the highlights of my life and the best show I have ever seen!
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Post by: dr.robert on September 09, 2009, 09:09:59 PM
My Wife & I saw Paul at Market Square Arena in Indianapolis in Feb. 1990.
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Post by: stevie on September 11, 2009, 01:29:43 AM
My daughter's prep school teacher saw them in Melbourne, Australia in 1964. Not a concert but she was with the crowds in the streets outside the Town Hall.
The kids are singing 'Octopus's Garden' at the school Extravaganza next month.
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Post by: lucy~(-_-*... on October 14, 2009, 01:25:48 PM
Well ... Sure you hear about Paul McCartney which Israel summer 2008.
 So at that time I was with my cousins who were there, and they invited us (they knew we were a family who loves The Beatles so they bought us tickets for a surprise!)
In short, I saw Paul McCartney and look older than I thought, well never mind..... The main thing I saw him.... ::)
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Post by: Nina on October 27, 2009, 02:17:30 AM
I have seen Paul once in concert and Ringo three times. The last time I saw Ringo, a few years ago, I was in the 4th row center stage. It was INCREDIBLE! When you are that close you can literally tell when you make eye contact, you can feel it. I had a sign that said I LOVE YOU RINGO. I held it up several times, but he kept turning away and I didn't want to bother the people behind me. Finally, I held it up one last time and he saw it. He stopped what he was doing and came right to the edge of the stage and said, into the microphone, "I love you too, sweetheart."

It was one of those moments in life where you have the opportunity to be totally cool, and I could have just smiled and waved and been cool about it. Such was not the case however. :) as many of you can probably sympathize, I instead promptly burst into hysterical tears and dropped the sign. Ringo probably thought I was totally out of my mind. :) Everyone around me was like "you're so lucky!" and one woman said "Can I be you?" I bawled through the next song and a half - I didn't TRY to, I was just SLIGHTLY caught off guard by having a BEATLE, and my favorite one at the time, tell me he LOVED ME. :)

If you get a chance to see either live, if they tour again, don't pass it up. They are close to done - it's worth every penny!
that's such an awesome story! i wish i were you!
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Post by: lucy~(-_-*... on October 27, 2009, 12:21:22 PM
Wow! I wish that Ringo would say that to me .. I becomes red like a tomato! :D
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Post by: Eliza on November 15, 2009, 03:52:00 AM
I've met Ringo!!! He said I had a pretty name and that I was cute, then he picked me up and held me and we took pictures together  ;D
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Post by: breedofrandy on November 15, 2009, 05:29:41 AM
^cool Eliza! you're so lucky!!
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Post by: Wonderland on November 15, 2009, 09:41:37 AM
I've met Ringo!!! He said I had a pretty name and that I was cute, then he picked me up and held me and we took pictures together  ;D

That's really sweet. :)
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Post by: lucy~(-_-*... on November 15, 2009, 12:10:49 PM
then he picked me up and held me and we took pictures together  ;D
show the pictur :)
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Post by: Penny Lane on December 29, 2009, 08:52:43 AM
I just found out how to reinstate polls in previously existing threads (the original poll here got killed during the board transfer)....whoo hoo! So vote away, people! ;)
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Post by: AngeloMysterioso on December 29, 2009, 09:05:08 PM
Yes. George in concert, back in 1974. Honestly, I must say that I was far from impressed. ;sorry
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Post by: Bobber on December 29, 2009, 10:04:37 PM
Yes. George in concert, back in 1974. Honestly, I must say that I was far from impressed. ;sorry

Tell us about it! Really the soar throat or how was that tour called again?
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Post by: AngeloMysterioso on December 29, 2009, 10:22:52 PM
Well, the first part was with an orchestra freely based of musicians from Ravi Shankar’s following… than, when George came up, he looked kinda shy, singing in front a such a huge audience… and I guess the crowd expected to ”rock” a little more.

Unexpectedly, he did not play much of his Beatles’ years stuff, rather concentrated on his new material (from Dark Horse– not really one of his best albums to say the least). He did not play While my Guitar, or Taxman, for instance… only chose to make a rather bland rendition of For You Blue.

In fact, Billy Preston totally stole the show with his very own hits : That's The Way God Planned It, Nothing from Nothing and Will It Go Round In Circles; he’s the one who instilled a little life in a more or less disappointed audience.
 ;sorry
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Post by: Bobber on December 30, 2009, 08:48:40 AM
I heard that Ravi's orchestra was just tuning their instruments and got applause. The audience thought they had already started.

Thanks for sharing your memory!
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Post by: AngeloMysterioso on December 30, 2009, 03:37:54 PM
Last thing, I forgot to indicate: I had very good tickets for that show (10th row)… and I found somewhere this morning – it kind of re-triggered my memories – that Ravi Shankar was ill, during that short leg of the tour… and did not appear.
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Post by: An Apple Beatle on December 30, 2009, 11:50:37 PM
Paul McCartney, Earls Court 2003......A lifetime dream come true and when he decided to do his longest set of Beatle songs to date since The Beatles stopped touring. :)
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Post by: Hello Goodbye on January 01, 2024, 10:52:36 PM
Sondra's return got me thinking about some older threads so I'm reviving this one.

I saw Paul McCartney on his One On One Tour at MetLife Stadium on August 7, 2016.  I took this video that night...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjRopyf7wWU# (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjRopyf7wWU#)


It was the only time that everyone stood up during a song.
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Post by: blmeanie on January 02, 2024, 11:42:42 AM
I've dreamt about face to face meeting with Sir Paul.  Not quite a recurring dream but I think my mind wanders there sometimes.

I've seen Paul live 9 times I believe, Ringo once. 

If Paul comes nearby again I will see him again, it is on my perpetual bucket list!
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Post by: nimrod on January 03, 2024, 10:55:54 AM
Yes, saw Paul in November.
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Post by: Euan Buchan on January 06, 2024, 12:15:36 AM
I have seen Paul in concert twice in 2010 & 2018. Never seen Ringo though he did perform near where I love a few years ago but I was away on holiday.