The Beatles (193 page)

Paul and Jane Asher in 1965, during the early days of their courtship.

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John holding a young fan, with Paul and George in Central Park, February 1964.

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George, with Pattie Boyd, soon after they met on the set of
A Hard Day’s Night.

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Ringo and Maureen in 1965, greeting the press after their wedding.

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Following their investiture at Buckingham Palace in June 1965, where they received MBEs from the Queen, the Beatles mask their ambivalence by displaying the medals at a press conference at the Saville Theatre. John later returned his medal.

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George and Pattie, celebrating their marriage at Esher Register Office, January 21, 1966.

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With Ringo in the hospital, having his tonsils removed, the rest of the Beatles, with Jimmy Nicol now on drums, left for a tour of the Netherlands and later Australia. June 1964.

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Before each recording session, John and Paul would preview their songs for producer George Martin.

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George had already warned off the paparazzi when he blew his cool and launched a drink at photographer Bob Flora in Hollywood. August 1964.

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Sparked by John’s comment that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus, young fans in Waycross, Georgia, prepare to burn albums at a bonfire in protest. August 1966.

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Paul and Mal Evans return from a holiday in France. Aboard their return flight, Paul hit upon the concept for their new album: salt and pepper—Sergeant Pepper.

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Paul and Linda Eastman locked eyes early at the press listening party for
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,
at Brian Epstein’s flat in May 1967.

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