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THE BEATLES

A Photo Album of the Liverpool Years
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Paul McCartney class photo

Little Richie Starkey and his mum, Elsie
Little Richie Starkey and his mum, Elsie

John's father, Alf
.

John Lennon

Paul McCartney and brother Michael 
.
George Harrison with his first guitar
George Harrison with his first guitar
Paul McCartney with his first guitar
Paul McCartney with his first guitar
.

Paul and John and their early skiffle group
Paul and John and their skiffle group, The Quarrymen


The Quarrymen playing at George's brother Harry's wedding reception.
25 Upton Green in Speke, Liverpool ~ December 20, 1958


Paul ~ John ~ George :: 1959


The First Recording of The Quarrymen.
This includes a cover of Buddy Holly's "That'll Be The Day"
and the first recorded composition by The Quarrymen called "In Spite Of All The Danger."
Personnel:
John Lennon: Lead Vocal/Rhythm Guitar
Paul McCartney: Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocal
George Harrison: Lead Guitar/Backing Vocal
John Lowe: Piano
Colin Hanton: Drums
Recorded July 12, 1958


THE CASBAH CLUB

On This Day: 29th of August 29, 1959
The Quarrymen – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ken Brown
– performed at the opening night of the Casbah Coffee Club

John at the Casbah


MORE LIVERPOOL PHOTOS


Richard Starkey with Rory Storm and the Hurricanes - pre-Beatles


THE BEATLES AT THE CAVERN CLUB
with Pete Best on drums and later with Ringo


Opening Night at the Cavern
Opening Night at the Cavern







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Pete ~ George ~ Paul ~ John

Pete does a vocal while Paul takes the drums
.
Enter Ringo















The Beatles have left the building

Cavern Club

Cavern Club rebuilt and opened
April 26, 1984


THE BEATLES' FIRST UK RECORDING SESSION AT ABBEY ROAD, LONDON
Mock-up display along with actual photos



First UK recording session


Manager Brian Epstein Launches the Boys Career
The Start of Beatlemania



CONTENTS
PART I: Gigs  |  PART II: Digs | PART III: Echos | PART IV: Reeperbahn | PART V: Places

Photos I | Photos II | Photos III | Photos IV | Photos V | Photos VI | Photos VII

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