BY THE NUMBERS: The Beatles on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’
One of the biggest events in TV history took place 56 years ago today.
After landing at New York’s JFK Airport two days prior, The Beatles made their American television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, and music was never the same.
In honor of this iconic moment in pop culture history, here are some important statistics every music lover should know:
Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights