Blue Angel (nightclub)
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The Blue Angel, commonly known as 'The Raz' (Named after Rahel "Raz" Morten, one of George Harrison's ex-girlfriends) is a nightclub in Liverpool
, England
. It is located where Seel Street meets Berry Street in Liverpool City Centre. It is a venue in Liverpool which The Beatles
, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan
and many other bands played at in the 1960s. It was historically a jazz club, but it now plays pop music.
was once the owner of the club and reputedly ejected Judy Garland after the local premiere of their first film A Hard Day's Night
in 1964.
Pete Best
's audition to join the Beatles took place in the Blue Angel on 12 August 1960. The Blue Angel was also where the Beatles, in 1960, auditioned for impresario Larry Parnes
landing them their first tour outside Liverpool, supporting singer Johnny Gentle
on a tour of Scotland.
After seeing Cilla Black
performing "Bye Bye Blackbird
" at the Blue Angel, Brian Epstein
contracted Black as his only female client on 6 September 1963.
In 2008, DJ equipment was seized from the club, following a series of complaints from local residents about noise levels, since the clientele had to smoke outside the club following the introduction of the smoking ban
.
A support network, set up mainly by students and boasting a website was set up in order to "Save the Raz" from closure.
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It is located where Seel Street meets Berry Street in Liverpool City Centre. It is a venue in Liverpool which The Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an American singer-songwriter, musician, poet, film director and painter. He has been a major and profoundly influential figure in popular music and culture for five decades. Much of his most celebrated work dates from the 1960s when he was an informal chronicler and a seemingly...
and many other bands played at in the 1960s. It was historically a jazz club, but it now plays pop music.
History
The Beatles' original manager Allan WilliamsAllan Williams
Allan Williams is a former businessman and promoter of Welsh descent. He was the original booking agent of The Beatles...
was once the owner of the club and reputedly ejected Judy Garland after the local premiere of their first film A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night (film)
A Hard Day's Night is a 1964 British black-and-white comedy film directed by Richard Lester and starring The Beatles—John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr—during the height of Beatlemania. It was written by Alun Owen and originally released by United Artists...
in 1964.
Pete Best
Pete Best
Pete Best is a British musician, best known as the original drummer in The Beatles. He was born in the city of Madras, British India...
's audition to join the Beatles took place in the Blue Angel on 12 August 1960. The Blue Angel was also where the Beatles, in 1960, auditioned for impresario Larry Parnes
Larry Parnes
Laurence Maurice "Larry" Parnes was an English pop manager and impresario. He has been described as "the first major British rock manager... Parnes' stable encompassed most of the most successful pre-Beatles British rock singers."...
landing them their first tour outside Liverpool, supporting singer Johnny Gentle
Johnny Gentle
Johnny Gentle is the stage name of John Askew . He was a British pop singer who is now best remembered for having briefly toured Scotland with the Silver Beetles - later known simply as The Beatles - as his backing group in 1960....
on a tour of Scotland.
After seeing Cilla Black
Cilla Black
Cilla Black OBE is an English singer, actress, entertainer and media personality, who has been consistently popular as a light entertainment figure since 1963. She is most famous for her singles Anyone Who Had A Heart, You're My World, and Alfie...
performing "Bye Bye Blackbird
Bye Bye Blackbird
"Bye, Bye, Blackbird" is a song published in 1926 by the American composer Ray Henderson and lyricist Mort Dixon. It is considered a popular standard and was first recorded by Gene Austin in 1926.- Song information :...
" at the Blue Angel, Brian Epstein
Brian Epstein
Brian Samuel Epstein , was an English music entrepreneur, and is best known for being the manager of The Beatles up until his death. He also managed several other musical artists such as Gerry & the Pacemakers, Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, Cilla Black, The Remo Four & The Cyrkle...
contracted Black as his only female client on 6 September 1963.
The Blue Angel Today
The Blue Angel is popular among Liverpool students.In 2008, DJ equipment was seized from the club, following a series of complaints from local residents about noise levels, since the clientele had to smoke outside the club following the introduction of the smoking ban
Health Act 2006
The Health Act 2006 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It provides for a number of administrative changes in the National Health Service.-Chapter 1 - Smoke-free premises, places and vehicles:...
.
A support network, set up mainly by students and boasting a website was set up in order to "Save the Raz" from closure.