Nick Opening For The Beatles

Pictured in the centre is Nick Angelo, the owner of the Guitar Boutique. Nick's band, Les 4 Français, opened for The Beatles at the Montreal Forum in 1964 and was the only Canadian band ever to do so!

  • Beatles Montreal Forum Poster

  • Les 4 Français (Nick far right)

The Montreal Forum in 1964

The Beatles performed two concerts on this night at the Forum in Montreal, Canada, to a total of 21,000 fans. It was their only visit to the city.

The other acts on the bill were Jackie DeShannon, The Righteous Brothers, The Bill Black Combo, The Exciters, Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry, and local group Les 4 Français. The Beatles performed two concerts on this night at the Forum in Montreal, Canada, to a total of 21,000 fans. It was their only visit to the city.

Watch Nick and Les 4 Français open for The Beatles.

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