They met for the first time on August 28, 1964.
Dylan arrived at the Delmonica Hotel on Park Avenue and 59th Avenue with his road manager, Victor Maymudes.
Depending on the source, Dylan either brought the cannabis himself or they arranged for someone to bring it.
Ringo said they got high and laughed our a*ses off.
According toFar Out Magazine, The Beatles wanted to meet Bob Dylan to discuss songwriting and music.
After their meeting, the group started to put out more personal, self-expressive, narrative songs.
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Shortly after they met, Bob Dylan went electric and helped create the genre of folk-rock.
This doesnt necessarily mean the night at the Delmonica Hotel was the singular defining event that caused these changes.
In all actuality, The Beatles and Bob Dylan were probably already heading in that direction.
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However, the meeting may have served as a catalyst for them.
Alternatively, it could be a weird coincidence that weve all overexaggerated as a big deal.
Firstly,casting The Beatles is a nearly impossible job, and it almost always causes backlash from fans.
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Thats the unfortunate challenge of making films about such a beloved and iconic group.
Secondly, including The Beatles inA Complete Unknowncouldve distracted from the story.
Ultimately, the decision was probably best with the film existing as it is.
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