This Week In Classic Hits History (11/2-6)

This week, Aerosmith debuts, John Lennon utters a great line, and Elvis leaves the building.

November 2nd, 1974:

George Harrison became the first Beatle to undertake a solo world tour when he played the first show of a 30-night tour in Vancouver, Canada.

November 3rd, 1977:

During a concert at the Empire Pool, Wembley, London, Elton John announced his retirement from live performances.

November 4th, 1963:

At The Royal Variety Show at The Prince Of Wales Theatre, London, The Beatles played with the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret in the audience.This was the night when John Lennon made his famous remark ‘In the cheaper seats you clap your hands. The rest of you, just rattle your jewellery’.

November 5th, 1971:

The well known phrase "Elvis has left the building" was uttered for the first time, by announcer Al Dvorin in Minneapolis at the end of the show. He was asked to make the announcement in an effort to quiet the fans who continued to call for an encore.

November 6th, 1970:

Aerosmith performed their first ever gig when they played at Nipmuc Regional High School in Mendon, Massachusetts.