Nick Opening For The Beatles

Pictured here at centre is Nick Angelo, owner of the Guitar Boutique. Nick’s band, the 4 Français, opened for The Beatles at the Montreal Forum in 1964 — the only Canadian band ever to do so.

Montreal Forum Concert Poster

Les 4 Français (Nick on the right with his 59`Jazzmaster)

The Twilights record cover - another band of Nicks

The Montreal Forum in 1964

Watch Nick and his band, Les 4 Français open for The Beatles.

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.

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