Looking back: The Beatles in Taunton

By Tom LeamanDigital Reporter

“THEY gave their usual excellent performance which, however, was somewhat marred by screaming and whistling from the audience.” 

These were the thoughts of one reviewer working for the County Gazette, writing in September 1963, who had the opportunity to watch John, Paul, George and Ringo live in concert at the Gaumont Palace Theatre. 

The review said: “It was, as usual, almost impossible to hear much of the dynamic music from the various groups at Thursday’s show, ‘The Beatles,’ at the Gaumont, Taunton. 

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