Arguments for the Moondogs' Appearance in 1958
Based on recent research, there are two main arguments for the hypothesis that Johnny and the Moondogs appeared at the Carroll Levis Show in 1958 rather than in 1959.
To begin, there is validation from the Manchester Evening News' Archives that Billy Fury appeared with them at the Ardwick Hippodrome which can be dated to 1958. Moreover, additional information reveals that John Lennon was guitar-less in late 1958 but not in late 1959. Based on this information it is concluded that Johnny and the Moondogs's
appearance took place at one of the twice-nightly shows running at the Hippodrome during the week Monday 24 to Saturday 29 November 1958, rather than 1959 as has
previously been thought.
Supplementary evidence from the Manchester Evening News reviews supports
this, and there is a possibility that the likely date they appeared was
on the 8.40 pm show on Monday 24 November 1958 due to the similarity
between the MEN's review of that show and Graham Nash's contemporary
account. Additional research is need to confirm this view and this was ongoing at the time this report was submitted. Readers are encourged to submit additional information that has not been considered in this article.
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Submitted on April 6, 2002
