William Kite

His father, James Kite, was a circus proprietor, and the first to visit Knott Mill Fair, Manchester, in 1806.

[2] A "Miss Kite", possibly a sister, also performed in Fanque's circus, in Burnley, in 1845.

[2] A broadside poster advertising Pablo Fanque's Circus Royal show in Rochdale, dated 14 February 1843, inspired, and provided many of the lyrics for, the Beatles' song, "Being for the Benefit of Mr.

"[3] Kite was a riding master for Pablo Fanque at this time[2] and, as documented by the poster, a tightrope walker as well.

Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, a character named Mr. Kite is portrayed by George Burns as the mayor of a small town, but has no otherwise relationship to the real figure beyond the Beatles connection.