who were the beatles before they were the beatles
Silver Beatles
The Beatles
Silver Beatles
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The Beatles [SEP] 1957–1963: Formation, Hamburg, and UK popularity
By early July, they had refashioned themselves as the Silver Beatles, and by the middle of August shortened the name to "the Beatles". Allan Williams, the Beatles' unofficial manager, arranged a residency for them in Hamburg, and for this they auditioned and hired drummer Pete Best in mid-August 1960. The band, now a five-piece, departed Liverpool for Hamburg four days later, contracted to club owner Bruno Koschmider for what would be a 3½-month residency. Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn writes: "They pulled into Hamburg at dusk on 17 August, the time when the red-light area comes to life ... flashing neon lights screamed out the various entertainment on offer, while scantily clad women sat unabashed in shop windows waiting for business opportunities."