Rare Letter From Paul McCartney To A Potential Beatles Drummer

    This guy better have auditioned, or he definitely has more to regret than pretty much anyone who ever lived.

    Jack Moore
    by Jack Moore

    BuzzFeed Staff

    In a letter dated 12 August 1960 to an unknown drummer, Paul McCartney writes:

    "Dear Sir,

    In reply to your advertisement in Echo, Wed night, we would like to offer you an audition for the position of drummer in the group.

    You will, however, need to be free soon for a trip to Hamburg (expenses paid ₤ 18 per week (approx.) for 2 months.)

    If interested , ring Jacaranda Club, Slater St. [ROYAL 6544] and ask for either a member of the 'BEATLES' Alan Williams, or else leave a message, stating when you will be available.

    Yours sincerely,

    Paul McCartney of THE BEATLES"

    The letter is a part of an upcoming auction at Christies and is expected to fetch approximately ₤ 7,000.