The Beatles (George Harrison; Ringo Starr; Paul McCartney; John Lennon)

Sittersback to top

• George Harrison (1943-2001), Musician; member of The Beatles. Sitter associated with 46 portraits.
• John Lennon (1940-1980), Musician; co-founder and singer for The Beatles. Sitter associated with 52 portraits.
• Sir (James) Paul McCartney (1942-), Musician; member of The Beatles. Sitter associated with 48 portraits.
• Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) (1940-), Musician; drummer for The Beatles. Sitter associated with 34 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Terry O'Neill (1938-), Photographer. Artist of 75 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.

This portraitback to top

O'Neill photographed The Beatles early on in their careers, in the year following the signing a record contract under the management of Brian Epstein. It was the year in which they had chart topping success with singles From Me to You, She Loves You and I Want to Hold Your Hand. Following their success in England and America ( in 1964) 'Beatlemania' spread across the world.

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• The Beatles on the Balcony (5 July 2006 - 22 October 2006)
• Terry O'Neill: Celebrity (6 September 2003 - 14 March 2004)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Group portraits
• Making music