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Paul McCartney and Pete Best are deported from Germany

Last updated on December 30, 2025

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

Concert Dec 17, 1960 • UK • Liverpool

Concert Dec 24, 1960 • UK • Wallasey

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From Roag Best on Facebook, December 30, 2025 – After Pete Best and Paul McCartney where deported from Hamburg Germany they were told they were not allowed back into the country !! Mo Best had to help the teen boys to draft statements to the German embassy to be allowed back for future engagements. Here are Pete and Paul’s drafted statements for your reading pleasure.

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The Beatles Diary Volume 1: The Beatles Years

The Beatles Diary Volume 1: The Beatles Years

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