Archive for August, 2009

Beatle Freak Show

Monday, August 31st, 2009

In this photograph from March 1966, George Harrison and John Lennon play ”freak show” as George hammers nails into John’s head. I like this photo because John as zero expression, and George has a bit of an evil look on his face.

John Lennon plays guitar during filming

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Here’s a great photo of John playing his guitar during a break while filming, ”How I Won the War” in 1967. I think this is a very telling photo, because it  illustrates that John really loved playing music. John was sort of lost after the Beatles stopped touring in 1966. He took the role in [...]

Lennon goofs around

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

John does his Goon Show ”comedy” on stage. Ringo Starr plays drums in the background.

John Lennon & the Beatles at the Cavern

Friday, August 28th, 2009

John Lennon rocks it out in leather at the Cavern Club. Paul is on the left and George’s hand can be seen on the far left of the photo. You can see drummer Pete Best in the background . If you look close at the back of the Cavern’s stone wall it has the name [...]

Paul wears a tie, Lennon does not

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Paul and John play together on stage in concert. My question is, what happened to John’s tie?