Nov 5, 2020
"Astrid was the one, really, who influenced our image more than anybody. she made us look good. She was the one who had the leather kecks and the Beatles haircut."
[George, Anthology]
60 years since one of the earliest iconic photos of the Beatles - then including Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe in the line up - was taken by Astrid Kirchherr at Heiligengeistfeld Square, Hamburg, c. 5th November 1960*
* In a 1997 interview, Astrid indicates that John is only 19 years old in these photos, so it’s possible they were taken before 9th October 1960.
Pics: Astrid Kirchherr / K&K