Freda Kelly was born on 14 July 1945 and is an Irish secretary who was employed by the Beatles and their manager Brian Epstein from 1962 through 1972, and was president of the group's official fan club.
11 Facts About Freda Kelly
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The lunchtime shows were more casual than the evening performances, and in time Freda Kelly struck up friendships with the members of the band.
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Freda Kelly took over the role of the Beatles official fan club secretary from Roberta "Bobby" Brown.
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Freda Kelly, who was seventeen years old at the time, took the job against her father's advice.
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Freda Kelly was responsible for responding to fans' letters, often staying up until 3 or 4 in the morning to do so.
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Freda Kelly oversaw publication of a monthly fan club magazine.
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Freda Kelly had almost daily contact with the Beatles in the band's early days, when they would frequently visit Epstein's office.
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Over time Freda Kelly became a trusted confidante to each of the Beatles, who valued her hard work and discretion.
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Freda Kelly wanted to move to London as well, but her father forbade it.
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Freda Kelly married and became a mother, but officially ended her work for the group only in 1972, and even then continued to respond to fan club mail for three years thereafter.
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Good Ol' Freda Kelly premiered at the SXSW Film Festival 2013 in Austin, Texas.