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John forgets the words to “I’m A Loser” on stage with Paul.
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George Harrison serenades Pattie Boyd.
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Ringo and Maureen photographed at their Austrian hotel during the filming of the movie Help!, 1965.
Photo by Henry Grossman/Rock Paper Photo
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Vietnam War soldier holding his copy of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, 1968.
The Beatles, particularly John Lennon and George Harrison, were outspoken critics of the Vietnam War. John Lennon was particularly vocal about his anti-war stance. He and his wife, Yoko Ono, organized several high-profile peace events, including the “Bed-Ins for Peace” in 1969, where they stayed in bed for a week in protest against war and violence. Lennon’s song “Give Peace a Chance” became an anthem for the anti-war movement.
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The Beatles as photographed by Robert Whitaker during the filming for the “Help”! promotional video.
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Astrid Kirchherr, Maureen Cox, and Pattie Boyd during filming of A Hard Day’s Night, 1964.
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“Beatle approved goodies” ad found in a teen magazine from the 1960s. $1 from 1964 is approximately equivilant to $10 in 2024 money.
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The 2022 music video for “I’m Only Sleeping” has won the video for “Best Music Video” at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. The award was credited to Em Cooper, video director; Jonathan Clyde, Sophie Hilton, Sue Loughlin and Laura Thomas, video producers.
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Angus McBean (1904–1990) was a renowned British photographer, best known for his work in the field of portraiture and surreal photography. He gained fame for his innovative and imaginative portrait photographs, often characterized by a whimsical and surreal quality.
McBean’s career took off in the 1930s and reached its peak in the 1940s and 1950s. He became particularly well-known for his work with celebrities, capturing iconic images of notable figures from the worlds of entertainment, literature, and the arts. Some of his famous subjects include Audrey Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich, and Laurenc ..read more
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Jimmie Nicol’s unexpected stint with the Beatles is a compelling and sometimes overlooked chapter in the band’s legendary history. In the summer of 1964, Nicol, a skilled drummer from London, found himself catapulted into the world of Beatlemania when he stepped in as a temporary replacement for Ringo Starr, who was incapacitated by tonsillitis during the height of the Beatles’ global fame.
The Beatles faced a critical dilemma when Ringo fell ill just before their world tour. With a demanding schedule of concerts ahead, canceling shows was not a viable option — and the always loyal George Har ..read more