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The Beatles’ 1965 concert at Shea Stadium was a landmark moment in music history, setting new standards for live events.

Sixty years ago, on August 15, 1965, four young men from Liverpool—collectively known as The Beatles—stepped into a baseball ...

An arsonist who started a fire that damaged a Beatles attraction in the Liverpool street where the band made their name has ...

It was an August night in 2006, and an aging Shea Stadium was packed. Standing behind a podium near second base, Mets radio ...

Sixty years ago, on Aug. 15, 1965, The Beatles took the stage at Shea Stadium in New York for an iconic concert.

The Beatles would change their name several times, with fans of the Fab Four only just realising the legendary rock band had ...

In spite of the Beatles, the reputations of Lennon and McCartney have remained largely distinct: Lennon, the rebellious truth ...

Bruce Morrow helped introduce The Beatles 60 years ago when the British band kicked off a new era in rock 'n' roll by ...

The New York Mets marked Beatles Night on Friday, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the band’s famous Shea Stadium concert. The timing made for a natural tie- ...

Origin Story: The roots of this long-gestating song go back to 1966; Harrison first introduced "Isn't It a Pity" during ...

The New York Mets will honor the 60th anniversary of the Fab Four’s performance at Shea Stadium when they host the Seattle ...