It was the first inkling that something huge was about to happen in pop music.
Sixty years ago this week, an up-and-coming band from Liverpool set off on their debut tour. The Beatles were just one of 10 acts supporting teen singer Helen Shapiro, taking in venues from Doncaster to Taunton in February and March 1963.
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr were billed fourth, behind the Red Price Band, The Honeys and Dave Allen.
