The Beatles released their first album in 1963, and not long after, Beatlemania took over. Japan was no exception, as evidenced by this obscure but enthusiastic imitation band called the Tokyo Beatles. Like The Beatles, the band emulated the signature British hairstyles. Costumes (and guitars), however, were more makeshift.
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:54 pm
by brammy
The Tokyo Beatles released just one album in 1964 called Please Please Me....it had only four tracks:
1. I Want To Hold Your Hand
2. Please Please Me
3. Can’t Buy Me Love
4. Twist And Shout
Apparently there were also singles.
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:56 pm
by brammy
Their covers were a mix of Japanese and English, with the verse mainly in Japanese and elements of the chorus in English.
Despite having a short career (they broke up in the mid-’60s), they captured audiences.
enjoy.....
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:28 pm
by jps
Great double neck instrument!
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 12:47 am
by brammy
looks like a guitar/ bass combo
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:15 am
by jps
With the two neck in what most of us consider the correct positions.
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 2:00 am
by brammy
Maybe they were the first band to play Big Bottom
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 11:33 pm
by DavyR
Boooo! This thread used to be about The Beatles only and you guys had to go and wreck it! Boooo!
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:03 am
by brammy
Yea! Booooooooo!
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:35 pm
by Badanovski
Well. This thread is titled "Groovy Beatles pictures". Not "Groovy British Beatles pictures". The offending band is the Beatles. Sure The Tokyo Beatles. But still The Beatles.
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:09 pm
by DavyR
Badanovski wrote:Well. This thread is titled "Groovy Beatles pictures". Not "Groovy British Beatles pictures". The offending band is the Beatles. Sure The Tokyo Beatles. But still The Beatles.
You're full of ****!
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:07 am
by brammy
DavyR wrote:
Badanovski wrote:Well. This thread is titled "Groovy Beatles pictures". Not "Groovy British Beatles pictures". The offending band is the Beatles. Sure The Tokyo Beatles. But still The Beatles.
You're full of ****!
David.... lighten up already.......
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:10 am
by brammy
Here is a great one...... one I've never seen before......
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:26 am
by brammy
a note from John...... anyone care to translate?
Re: Groovy Beatles pictures
Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 1:53 am
by jps
Cool photo above, I see where Steve Martin got the idea for an arrow through his head................
