On May 19, 1967, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney gathered at Brian Epstein’s house in London for a special recording session of ‘Hey Jude’. The Beatles were true pioneers in the music industry, reshaping music and culture with their legendary achievements that continue to influence us today. As we await biopics telling their stories, let’s take a look back at 15 rare snapshots of the Fab Four in the 1960s, a decade before their eventual split.
Before the release of their iconic album ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, the Beatles were captured lounging on a couch during a press launch at Brian Epstein’s London home. Another photo shows Lennon, Harrison, and McCartney enjoying a lunch break at a fish and chips shop while filming the Magical Mystery Tour movie. There’s also a candid moment of Harrison giving Lennon a haircut before a gig, showcasing their camaraderie offstage.
Dressed to impress on the set of ‘Help!’, the Beatles embarked on a zany adventure for their second film that influenced modern music videos. In another photo, Ringo Starr is seen co-piloting a Viking aircraft arranged by Brian Epstein in 1963. And in a fun snapshot, John Lennon dressed up as Elvis for a costume party, paying homage to the music legend who inspired the Beatles.
These rare photos offer a glimpse into the lives of the Beatles during their heyday, capturing moments of friendship, creativity, and a touch of whimsy that endeared them to fans worldwide.
Paying homage to the King with a leather jacket and stylish sideburns, George Harrison and John Lennon take a break on a black leather couch while filming “Help!” in 1965. The band’s residence is divided into color-coded zones, and this scene captures the duo in the brown zone, which is designated as Lennon’s personal space. Meanwhile, a parrot perches on Lennon’s foot as he sings, accompanied by Paul McCartney playing the piano. McCartney is captured driving a Cadillac through Key West in 1964, while the Beatles receive guidance from producer George Martin during the recording of “Hey Jude” in 1968. The band surrounds Ed Sullivan backstage during their U.S. debut on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964. Paul McCartney is seen capturing moments behind the scenes on the set of “A Hard Day’s Night” in 1964. George Harrison sifts through fan mail alongside fan club secretary Anne Collingham in London, 1963. The Beatles are shown marching side-by-side while filming “Help!”, with McCartney and Lennon on trumpets, Starr on bass drum, and Harrison on cymbals. Lastly, Lennon rehearses on the guitar as McCartney looks on in a small room in 1964.
