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THE BEATLES

A Photo Album of the Liverpool Years


Paul McCartney class photo


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

John's father, Alf
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John Lennon

Paul McCartney and brother Michael 
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George Harrison with his first guitar
George Harrison with his first guitar
Paul McCartney with his first guitar
Paul McCartney with his first guitar
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Paul and John and their early skiffle group
Paul and John and their skiffle group, The Quarrymen


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

John at the Casbah



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


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Pete ~ George ~ Paul ~ John

Pete does a vocal while Paul takes the drums
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THE BEATLES' FIRST UK RECORDING SESSION AT ABBEY ROAD
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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