ON THIS DAY: 26th April 1984 -
The re-opening of the reconstructed Cavern Club in Liverpool, using 15,000 of the bricks from the original building.
It all started on 16th January 1957 when the original Cavern Club doors were opened on Mathew Street, where it is still located next to the original Club. In the early 1960s the Cavern Club became the most publicised pop music venue in the world, with regular performances from the Beatles, Gerry & the Pacemakers, Billy J Kramer, Cilla Black and many more 60s groups and solo singers.. To end the 20th century and bringing The Cavern Club into the new millenium, Paul McCartney announced on 3rd December 1999 that he couldn't think of a better way to end the century than with a rock ‘n’ roll party at The Cavern Club which he performed on 14th December 1999. In 2018 Paul performed once more at the Cavern in a special secret gig, and despite uncertain times since, the Cavern continues to be a popular venue and Liverpool touring attraction.
