On this day: May 13, 1977

Beatles fans rejoiced once again when it was announced on May 13, 1977, seven years after the group had broken up, that two new live albums by the Beatles would be released.

The first, The Beatles Live at the Hollywood Bowl, was recorded under the supervision of George Martin at two concerts at the venue on Aug. 23, 1964 and Aug. 30, 1965. Interestingly, there were only three songs the fab four played at both shows; Twist and Shout, Can't Buy Me Love, and A Hard Day's Night. The album was a smash hit, becoming the group's 12 number 1 in Britain, and reaching number 2 in the US

The second, and far more controversial, was Live at the Star Club in Hamburg, a double album of much earlier live recordings. The existence of these recordings was discovered in a run-down building in Liverpool. The tape was reportedly created with a handheld microphone, and was once offered to Brian Epstein for just $30. He of course thought this was too low, and the tape was forgotten for several years. When ti was re-discovered, it was offered to George Harrison and Ringo Starr for $8,000 but once again turned down. When news of the records release reached the Beatles, they attempted to take an injunction, but it was ruled the tape was of historical interest and their objections overruled. The album was a flop.

Other notable events for May 13:
-Tex/Max vocalist Freddy Fender was busted for possession of marijuana on May 13, 1960 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and spent three years in prison as a result
-The Smiths released their first single Hand in Glove on May 13, 1983
-Bruce Springsteen married model Julianne Phillip on May 13, 1985. She filed for divorce in 1988 on the grounds that he was romantically involved with E Street band vocalist Patti Scialfa