Joey Molland, the original lead guitarist for the 70's band, Bandfinger, was also a guest. Badfinger, known for such hits as Day After Day and No Matter What, shared the Beatles Apple Records label. Molland premiered his newest recording, Memphis, at the event. He said he plans to visit other music cities across the United States, including St. Louis, MO, to record music with the feel of the city using each city's best and most famous musicians.
Both Kihn and Molland played with the Beatlefest band, Liverpool, each night of the event.
Other artists making an appearance both on stage and at the Fest included:
Chad and Jeremy, one of the first groups to hit it big in America during the British Invasion. Both signed autographs and met fans following their concert.
Billy J. Kramer, another artist from the British Invasion. He was managed by Brian Epstein, the Beatles manager. Kramer met fans during the convention.
Mark Hudson, Ringo Starr's longtime producer. Hudson who has also produced mega-hits with Aerosmith and Eric Clapton, also chatted with fans and signed autographs during the Beatlefest.
