McCartney acknowledges Toronto Beatles convention

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of the last Beatles concert in Toronto, Sir Paul McCartney has sent a special message to fans.

“I wish I could be there celebrating the legacy of the Beatles with you,” he wrote in a letter to organizers of the Toronto Beatles Celebration.

“Thank you for all your love and support.”

The last Toronto concert by the Fab Four took place on Aug. 17, 1966 at Maple Leaf Gardens.

The Toronto Beatles Celebration is scheduled for Sept. 16 and 17 at the city’s Exhibition Place and will feature Beatle experts, exhibitors, tribute performers, and the largest collection of Beatles memorabilia ever assembled in Canada.

"I would like to welcome you to the inaugural Toronto Beatles Celebration, celebrating the 40th anniversary of our last Beatles concert in Toronto,” McCartney wrote in a letter addressed to fans.

Event spokesman David Goyette said organizers were stunned to receive McCartney’s letter. "To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that Mr. McCartney has publicly recognized a Beatle convention,” he said in a release.

One of McCartney’s pet causes, the Adopt-a-Minefield Campaign, is one of the charities that will benefit from the weekend event.

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