Photo

This famous photo of The Beatles in Hamburg tells us a lot about the of the group at that time. At the the centre are the three long-term members of the group George, John and Paul.

On the outside are the two members who will leave The Beatles before become the biggest band in the world: Stuart Suctliffe and Pete Best.

George Harrison (2nd left)

George is only 17 - the youngest Beatle. He looks a little nervous and holds his guitar tightly. Like the other band members he plays six or seven hours a night, seven nights a week. George’s deportation ends The Beatles stay in Hamburg

John Lennon (3rd left)

John looks a little bored. While Paul pretends to play his guitar, John’s right hand hangs down by his side. Though he is sitting behind Paul he still dominates the photo.

Paul McCartney (2nd from right)

Paul takes the photo shoot seriously. Unlike the others, he pretends to play his instrument. He is comfortable next to John but has turned away from Stuart.