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Essex,6 mins

The People's History of Pop: The Beatles in Southend

Mark Punter

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The People's History of Pop: In May 1963, the 'Fab Four' appeared at the Odeon Theatre in Southend with Roy Orbison, as part of their UK tour. John Holmes, Brother of BBC Essex presenter, Peter, was there and has kept his concert programme and ticket from the show. John remembers people queuing for tickets on Thursday ahead of them going on sale the following Sunday.

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