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Monday, August 8, 1960

Paul McCartney writes a letter to a drummer offering his services

Last updated on June 4, 2023

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Previous article February 16-20, 1960 • Paul McCartney in "Saint Joan" by George Bernard Shaw

Concert Jul 23, 1960 • UK • Wallasey

Concert Jul 30, 1960 • UK • Wallasey

Article Aug 08, 1960 • Paul McCartney writes a letter to a drummer offering his services

Concert Aug 17, 1960 • Germany • Hamburg

Concert Aug 18, 1960 • Germany • Hamburg

Next article Nov 30, 1960 • Paul McCartney and Pete Best are deported from Germany

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Here’s something I came across today… Paul McCartney’s hand written letter answering an august 8th 1960 ad for a drummer offering his services in the Liverpool Echo. The ad had no name attached to it. This was mere days before the boys left for Hamburg and this particular letter from Macca sold at Christie’s for 35 thousand pounds.

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