Jun 21, 2017
The Beatles wave to thousands of fans from the balcony of the St George Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand on the 21st June 1964.
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The Beatles wave to thousands of fans from the balcony of the St George Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand on the 21st June 1964.
“Cham the Man (former Kiwi radio disc jockey Nev Chamberlain) led the four of us down the side of the Wellington Town Hall to a door next to the stage. We were the winners of Cham's "Meet The Beatles" contest.
“In a small room, the Beatles were sitting around a dining table in white shirt-sleeves. They were having a between-the-shows snack. There was fruit and Coke.
“A slim guard stood inside the door while a lady came in with a watermelon on a tray. It was made up to look like a beetle.
“We chatted and they autographed. I asked John (Lennon) what would he do after the music finished. He said "write poetry".
“I asked Ringo (Starr), how many drumsticks he had. He replied "one".
“John kept his sunglasses on throughout our time with The Beatles.
“Their accents were broad. They joked among themselves as a photographer kept shooting.
“Then it was time to go, and take our seats for the second show, close to the front row.”
[Chris Watson, NZHerald.co.nz, 30th Dec 2016]
Pics:
1 - 3. The Beatles arriving in New Zealand, 21st June 1964. Photos by Morrie Hill. 4 - 5. The Beatles performing at Wellington Town Hall, 22nd or 23rd June 1964. Photos - Dominion Post Collection / Alexander Turnbull Library. 6. Chris Watson (left) and DJ Nev Chamberlain (centre) chat to Paul and Ringo, backstage at Wellington Town Hall, 22nd or 23rd June 1964. Photo from NZ Herald.