Brian Epstein
(1934-1967), Pop impresario; manager of The BeatlesSitter in 10 portraits
The Beatles first manager became aware of their popularity while in charge of the record section at the NEMS Store where he worked in Liverpool. Epstein saw The Beatles perform at The Cavern in 1962, and shortly afterwards, signed to manage their meteoric rise to fame.
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by Robert Whitaker
double exposure bromide print, June 1964
NPG P737
by Unknown photographer
bromide print, 1960s
NPG x194050
by Lewis Morley
resin print, mid 1960s
NPG x87101
by Rex Coleman, for Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch film negative, 6 October 1964
NPG x125640
by Rex Coleman, for Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch film negative, 6 October 1964
NPG x125641
by Rex Coleman, for Baron Studios
5 x 4 inch colour negative, 6 October 1964
NPG x125642
Brian Epstein; Pauline Marsden (née Behan); Gerry Marsden
by Unknown photographer
vintage print, 11 October 1965
NPG x194262
by Lewis Morley
resin print, mid 1960s
NPG x76924
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