Interesting piece from the San Francisco Gate:
Of course, the Beatles received their performance fee regardless how much promoters gained or lost.
My recent research for The Beatles historic Aug. 29, 1966, concert at Candlestick Park — the band’s last commercial performance — has been a learning experience. Perhaps the most surprising fact: Due in no small part to apparent City Hall gouging, the most famous concert in San Francisco history appears to have been a money loser for the promoters.One newspaper article published following the concert said promoters Tempo Productions lost about $2,000 on the show.
Certainly not for the city, which in addition to the $17,500 stadium rental, charged $21 for Borax and $145 for toilet paper. (Remember this was 1966, when $145 could probably buy all the toilet paper.)
Of course, the Beatles received their performance fee regardless how much promoters gained or lost.
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