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The Beatles Electrify D.C. in Historic 1964 Concert

2/12/2025

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On February 11, 1964, The Beatles electrified Washington, D.C., captivating over 8,000 fans during their inaugural U.S. concert. The music world also witnessed Vince Neil's shocking departure from Mötley Crüe in 1992, The Firm's debut album in 1985, and Scott Stapp's arrest in 2006. Sadly, Rick Huxley, bassist of The Dave Clark Five, left us in 2013.

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On February 11, 1964, The Beatles electrified Washington, D.C., captivating over 8,000 fans during their inaugural U.S. concert. The music world also witnessed Vince Neil's shocking departure from Mötley Crüe in 1992, The Firm's debut album in 1985, and Scott Stapp's arrest in 2006. Sadly, Rick Huxley, bassist of The Dave Clark Five, left us in 2013.