The photograph on the sleeve of ‘Abbey Road’ by The Beatles is among the most famous images in popular music, and it was taken 45 years ago today. The debate about whether Abbey Road was The Beatles final album continues but for a whole generation of fans, the image of John, Paul, George and Ringo walking across the street outside Abbey Road studios in London signified the end of an era. Click through to see how fans are marking the anniversary.
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Photos of The Beatles taken by an amateur photographer fetch £30000
A rare set of photos taken by an amateur photographer of the Beatles’ 1965 concert at the Shea Stadium, New York have been sold at an auction for £30000 (~ $ 47000). Photographer Marc Weinstein used a fake press pass to get a spot next to the stage. According to Weinsten, the only other photographer present at the show ran out of film during the concert. Weinstein’s 61 pictures fetched £30,680, compared with a pre-sale estimate of £15,000-£20,000. Click through for some pictures and links to the full story on the BBC, and an Examiner.com interview from 2009.
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The Beatles: Rock Band intro (Cinematic Trailer – Animated Promo) HD
cinematic intro of The Beatles: Rock Band game
Why are aliens visiting our planet? This enchanting animated short film follows a visitor from another world as it starts its journey on Earth. Info: © 2009 www.clement-morin.com Pictures, animation & music Clément Morin Scenario : Matthieu Lesaint – Sound Design : Lorice Fouquer 3D Software: CINEMA 4D