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Dive into a captivating collection of images featuring The Beatles from the Bettmann Archives. This extraordinary selection showcases the band's electrifying performances, candid moments, and their profound impact on music and culture. From their early days in Liverpool to their legendary appearances on stages around the world, each photograph tells a story of innovation and charisma.

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Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: John Lennon and Yoko Ono on Wedding Day

John Lennon and Yoko Ono on Wedding Day
GIBRALTAR-3/24/69-: Japanese-born artist & singer Yoko Ono and musician John Lennon hold the marriage certificate following their registry office wedding here on March 21st

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: George Harrison Playing Guitar

George Harrison Playing Guitar
Guitarist George Harrison of The Beatles rehearsing, circa 1967

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles Running in A Hard Day's Night

The Beatles Running in A Hard Day's Night
From left to right, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr run down an empty London street in a scene from the movie A Hard Day's Night, 1964

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney in Pipes of Peace

Paul McCartney in Pipes of Peace
(Original Caption) Ex-Beatle and top recording star Paul McCartney (left) shakes with Paul McCartney (right) in a World War I battlefield scene from a video to promote his title role British release

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Portrait of Ewa Aulin Smiling

Portrait of Ewa Aulin Smiling
(Original Caption) Rome: Swedish blonde, Eva Aulin, 17, who was voted "Miss Teenager" in Hollywood last year, is shown on the set of the new film Candy

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: George Harrison and New Wife with Cart

George Harrison and New Wife with Cart
(Original Caption) London: (78 Files), Beatle George Harrison has recently married the mother of his 5-week-old son in a local registrar office 200 yards from their home at Friar Park

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Beatle Fans Holding Vigil

Beatle Fans Holding Vigil
(Original Caption) A small group of Beatle fans stand vigil outside The Dakota apartment building 12/8, to mark the third anniversary of John Lennon's death

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul and Linda McCartney

Paul and Linda McCartney
(Original Caption) This is how Linda and Paul McCartney appear on the cover of the August issue of McCall's magazine, which contains an exclusive interview with him

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney Filming Video

Paul McCartney Filming Video
(Original Caption) Ex-Beatle and top recording star Paul McCartney slips back to the mud and trauma of the World War I trenches in recent scenes for a video film to promote the British release of his

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Yoko Ono With Sean And Julian Lennon
(Original Caption) 3/21/84-New York: Yoko Ono (C), widow of Beatle great John Lennon, joins son Sean (L) and Lennon's son from previous marriage, Julian (R)

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr Showing Crowd Thumbs Up

Ringo Starr Showing Crowd Thumbs Up
(Original Caption) Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr gives the thumbs up sign to the crowd of about 530 thousand gathered 7/4 at the Washington Monument for the July Fourth celebration

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney Singing

Paul McCartney Singing
(Original Caption) Paul McCartney makes his first film appearance in 14 years in Give My Regards to Broad Street. The film is one of more than 60 major movies that will be released between now

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Portrait of Paul McCartney

Portrait of Paul McCartney
(Original Caption) Former Beatle Paul McCartney gestures during an interview late last month at Air Studios in London

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: David Hartman Interviewing Paul McCartney

David Hartman Interviewing Paul McCartney
(Original Caption) ABC's Good Morning America host David Hartman (left) interviews former Beatle Paul McCartney on taped segment of show 10/22

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney Talking in Studio

Paul McCartney Talking in Studio
(Original Caption) 10/29/1984-Hollywood, CA- Paul McCartney, shown here 8/1984 in his London studio, stirs memories of off-the wall Beatles movies of the 60's with his new movie

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney Receiving Award

Paul McCartney Receiving Award
(Original Caption) Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney receives a kiss from his wife Linda after the former Beatle was presented with the Roll of Honorary Freedom of the City of Liverpool here 11/28 by

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Yoko Ono and Son Sean Lennon at Dedication Ceremonies

Yoko Ono and Son Sean Lennon at Dedication Ceremonies
(Original Caption) USA: Yoko Ono and her son, Sean, are on hand during dedication of "Strawberry Fields" on what would have been the 45th birthday of ex-Beatle John Lennon

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney Holds LP with Wife Linda

Paul McCartney Holds LP with Wife Linda
(Original Caption) 8/22/1986-New York, NY- Paul McCartney, who rocked the music world with the Beatles over 20 years ago, introduces his new album at Radio City Music Hall 8/22

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr with Wife Barbara Bach

Ringo Starr with Wife Barbara Bach
(Original Caption) 1/20/1988-New York, NY: Former Beatle Ringo Starr escorts his wife, Barbara Bach, into Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Singer Paul McCartney

Singer Paul McCartney
(Original Caption) Paul McCartney. of Beatle fame, entertains news people during press conference 8/24 to announce his first world tour in 13 years

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul and Linda McCartney

Paul and Linda McCartney
(Original Caption) Former Beatle Paul McCartney and wife, Linda, pictured in recent filer, today 1/16 pleaded guilty in a Barbados court to possession of marijuana following a police raid on a

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney Performing

Paul McCartney Performing
(Original Caption) Paul McCarney, former Beatle, is shown on stage performing. Filed 2/7/1990

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Beatle Band Members with Ed Sullivan

Beatle Band Members with Ed Sullivan
(Original Caption) New York: The Beatles, Great Britain's Rock and Roll singing sensations, are shown during their first performance on the Ed Sullivan TV show, today, February 9th

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Ringo Starr with Maureen Cox
(Original Caption) A Beatle and his bride...Beatle drummer Ringo Starr married his long-time girlfriend, hairdresser Maureen Cox, 18, in a secret ceremony here early February 11th

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey on Their Wedding Day

Ringo Starr and Maureen Starkey on Their Wedding Day
(Original Caption) Beatle Ringo Starr stands with his bride, Maureen Cox, 18, whom he wed without publicity early February 11th at Caxton Hall here

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr and Wife Pausing Together

Ringo Starr and Wife Pausing Together
(Original Caption) Hove, Sussex, England: Put Their Heads Together. Beatle drummer Ringo Starr and his bride, the former Maureen Cox

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr and Wife on Sidewalk

Ringo Starr and Wife on Sidewalk
(Original Caption) Hove, Sussex, England: "Strolling Hand In Hand." Beatle drummer Ringo Starr and his bride, the former Maureen Cox, 18, stroll hand-in-hand here Feb

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Ringo Starr and Bride Signing Register
(Original Caption) Starr wedding...Ringo Starr, the Beatles' drummer, and Maureen Cox, 18, sign the register in Caxton Hall after their wedding

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr and New Wife on Honeymoon

Ringo Starr and New Wife on Honeymoon
(Original Caption) Hove, England: Happy Newlyweds. Ringo Starr, drummer with the Beatles, and his bride, Maureen Cox, are all smiles as they pose for photographers at hove

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr Embracing Maureen Cox

Ringo Starr Embracing Maureen Cox
(Original Caption) Hove, England: Happy Newlyweds. This is not the sort of a reception every newly-married couple expects on the first day of their honeymoon--but then everybody isn't a Beatle

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Beatles Talking with a Production Crew

Beatles Talking with a Production Crew
(Original Caption) Nassau, Bahamas: Beatles Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George, Harrison and John Lennon astride bicycles as they talk with production crew during filming of their new movie, Help

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney and George Harrison Filming a Movie

Paul McCartney and George Harrison Filming a Movie
(Original Caption) Filming on an Island in the Sun. Nassau, The Bahamas: Soaking wet, Beatles Paul McCartney (left) and George Harrison dash along barefooted at the Nassau Hotel during filming of

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr Listening to a Conch Shell

Ringo Starr Listening to a Conch Shell
Ringo Starr, a member of the Beatles, listens to a Conch shell during a break in the filming of a movie

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Paul McCartney and George Harrison Filming a Movie
(Original Caption) Filming on an Island in the Sun. Nassau, The Bahamas: Soaking wet, Beatles Paul McCartney (left) and George Harrison dash along barefooted at the Nassau Hotel during filming of

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr During Movie Preparations

Ringo Starr During Movie Preparations
(Original Caption) Nassau, Bahamas: A Barber For A Beatle. Smoking a cigarette and wearing an oversized ring, recently married Beatle drummer Ringo Starr gets his hair attended to Feb

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney with Dripping Hands

Paul McCartney with Dripping Hands
(Original Caption) Gets wet for filming...Beatle Paul McCartney stands with dripping hands and a strange expression on his face after wetting himself with water from the pail before him February 24th

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: George Harrison and Paul McCartney Preparing for Movie

George Harrison and Paul McCartney Preparing for Movie
(Original Caption) A Corporation at Work. Nassau: Preparing for a scene in their second movie, George Harrison gets sprinkled with water while the other member of the Beatles Paul McCartney gets his

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles on Bicycles

The Beatles on Bicycles
(Original Caption) A corporation at work. Nassau: Capering with bicycles The Beatles catch the attention of a Nassau policeman standing in the background

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr Listening to a Seashell

Ringo Starr Listening to a Seashell
(Original Caption) A Corporation at Work. Nassau: Ringo Starr, a member of that swingin's quartet, The Beatles, listens to the chords of a sea shell during a brief break in the filming of a new movie

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles Riding Bicycles

The Beatles Riding Bicycles
(Original Caption) Beatles on Bicycles. Nassau, The Bahamas: The famous British singing and instrumental group, The Beatles

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles During Filming of Help!

The Beatles During Filming of Help!
The Beatles walk away drenched from a swimming pool during the filming of the 1965 movie Help

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles in a Movie Scene

The Beatles in a Movie Scene
(Original Caption) A Corporation at Work. Nassau, Bahamas: With nearly a glance from the poolside crowd beside them, the world-famous singing and instrumental group, The Beatles

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: George Harrison Adjusting His Hair

George Harrison Adjusting His Hair
(Original Caption) A Corporation at Work. Nassau, Bahamas: While his sister, Louise, holds a mirror for him, Beatle George Harrison straightens out his long locks recently between scenes of a movie

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr Holding Present

Ringo Starr Holding Present
(Original Caption) Husband Ringo carries present...Pictured after his arrival home today with the rest of the Beatles from their filming trip to the Bahamas is Beatle drummer Ringo Starr

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles at the London Airport

The Beatles at the London Airport
(Original Caption) Beatles Take Off. London Airport: Waving fans line the roof of the airport terminal as the Beatles walk with their wives to the plane before leaving for Austria to complete filming

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Group Carrying 'Beatles Go Home' Sign

Group Carrying "Beatles Go Home" Sign
(Original Caption) 3/19/1965-Salzburg, Austria- Some 5, 000 Austrian youngsters on hand for the arrival of the Beatles at Salzburg Airport were dramatically divided in their opinion of the British

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr Signing Little Girls Cast

Ringo Starr Signing Little Girls Cast
(Original Caption) All-Star Cast. Salzburg, Austria: Ringo Starr (right, foreground_ autographs the plaster cast on the leg of a young Austrian girl)

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Teens Signing Volkswagen Beetle

Teens Signing Volkswagen Beetle
(Original Caption) 4/14/1965-Hollywood, CA-:Close-up of Teenagers attending the Los Angeles Teenage Fair line up five-deep to get a chance to sign their autographs on a Volkswagen Sedan

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Bare Chested Beatles on the Beach

Bare Chested Beatles on the Beach
On set of the 1965 film Help

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: George Harrison and John Lennon Drying Off

George Harrison and John Lennon Drying Off
(Original Caption) Beatles on the Beach. Nassau, The Bahamas: Bare chested Beatles John Lennon (left) and George Harrison receive prompt attention from the wardrobe crew after filming a scene in

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Beatles Playing on Salisbury Plain

Beatles Playing on Salisbury Plain
(Original Caption) The Mersey sound swept across Salisbury Plain today, the usual site of army exercises. Making the sound are The Beatles, who are currently on location with their latest movie

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr in Field with His Drums

Ringo Starr in Field with His Drums
(Original Caption) Salisbury Plain, Wilshire: Beatle Scene. Beatle drummer Ringo Starr cuts a lonely figure, as he sits before his drum kit in the middle of the Salisbury Plain, May 3rd

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: John and Cynthia Lennon At Airport

John and Cynthia Lennon At Airport
(Original Caption) 5/20/1965-London, England: London Airport. Usually when a member of the Beatles puts in an appearance at London Airport, he finds himself surrounded by screaming fans

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr Holding Tambourine

Ringo Starr Holding Tambourine
On set of the 1965 film Help

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney and Richard Lester

Paul McCartney and Richard Lester
On set of the 1965 film Help

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles In Headshoulders Pose

The Beatles In Headshoulders Pose
(Original Caption) 1965-Twickenham, Middlesex, England- The Beatles, the British singing group, are all smiles after they were elevated to Queen Elizabeth's honors list as members of the Order of

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles Making Faces at Window

The Beatles Making Faces at Window
The Beatles express surprise at a press conference after being honored on Queen Elizabeth II's birthday list. From left to right: George Harrison, Paul McCartney (top), Ringo Starr (bottom)

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: John Lennon Performing a Flamenco Dance

John Lennon Performing a Flamenco Dance
(Original Caption) Ole! The Beatles. London: John Lennon (right) sporting a Spanish-style Toreador hat, goes into a Flamenco dance for the benefit of fellow Beatles (from left) Paul McCartney

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr in Limousine

Ringo Starr in Limousine
(Original Caption) London: Beatle Ringo Starr wears Spanish sombrero as he arrives at London airport here July 4th. Ringo was returning with the rest of the singing group from a smash-hit tour of

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Ringo Starr Covered in Paint

Ringo Starr Covered in Paint
On set of the 1965 film Help

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney Holding Award

Paul McCartney Holding Award
(Original Caption) Win songwriting award...Paul McCartney of the Beatles clutches the Ivor Novello Award for songwriting after receiving it at the Variety Club of Great Britain Luncheon here July

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Maureen Starkey, John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Maureen Starkey, John Lennon and Cynthia Lennon
(Original Caption) Beatles' New Movie. London: Three of the four Beatles arrive at the London Pavilion for the premiere of their new movie Help which was attended by Princess Margaret

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon Meeting the Beatles

Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon Meeting the Beatles
(Original Caption) Princess Margaret Meets Beatles, M.B.E. London: H.R.H. Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon and the Earl of Snowdon (hidden right)

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles Land At Kennedy Airport

The Beatles Land At Kennedy Airport
(Original Caption) 8/13/1965-New York, NY: The Beatles (Top to Bottom): Paul Mcartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, alight from their plane at a secluded part of Kennedy Airport

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles Mug for Camera at Press Conference

The Beatles Mug for Camera at Press Conference
(Original Caption) 8/13/1965-New York, NY- The Beatles mug for the camera during a press conference at the Hotel Warwick following their arrival here from England August 13

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles at the London Airport

The Beatles at the London Airport
(Original Caption) London: Beatles (left to right), Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney, have background of teenage fans hanging from balconies of London Airport as they

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Beatles Smiling for Camera

Beatles Smiling for Camera
(Original Caption) The Beatles mug for the camera during a press conference at the Hotel Warwick following their arrival here from England August 13. The singing group will start a tour of the U.S

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Police Holding Back Teen Fans

Police Holding Back Teen Fans
(Original Caption) 8/13/1965-New York, NY- New York City policemen try to restrain hordes of teenagers- mostly of the female variety -from crashing into the Warwick Hotel

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Fans at Concert Rise for National Anthem

Fans at Concert Rise for National Anthem
(Original Caption) 8/15/1965-New York, NY- A jam-packed crowd at Shea Stadium rises for the national anthem late August 15 at the start of a concert given by the British singing group, the Beatles

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Shea Stadium
(Original Caption) New York. Aerial view of Shea stadium, jam packed with Beatle fans here for the August 15th performance given by the British singing group at Shea stadium

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Beatles Fans

Beatles Fans
Young fans climb a fence in order to see The Beatles better during a concert at Shea Stadium. Thousands of fans jammed the stadium, many wearing Beatles buttons and shrieking as the foursome performed

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles Performing in Concert

The Beatles Performing in Concert
(Original Caption) Rocking and Rolling. New York: The Beatles rock-n'-roll through a number during their concert at Shea Stadium here August 15th

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Shea Stadium During Beatles Concert

Shea Stadium During Beatles Concert
(Original Caption) Shea Stadium is jam-packed with Beatles fans during a performance given by the British singing group at Shea Stadium

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Fans Watching Beatles

Fans Watching Beatles
(Original Caption) New York. police control more of Beatle fans who try to get as close as possible to their idols, the Beatles

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Crowd Standing to National Anthem

Crowd Standing to National Anthem
(Original Caption) A jam packed crowd at Shea Stadium rises for the National crowd at Shea Stadium rises for the National Anthem Late August 15 at the start of a concert given by the British singing

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Crowd of Beatles Fans near Car

Crowd of Beatles Fans near Car
(Original Caption) Police control mobs of Beatles fans who try to get as close as possible to their idols, the Beatles. Beatles' performance August 15th filled Shea Stadium to capacity

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Beatle Fans Screaming

Beatle Fans Screaming
Beatles fans scream at the top of their lungs during a concert at Shea Stadium

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Audience Enthusiastically Enjoys Beatles

Audience Enthusiastically Enjoys Beatles
(Original Caption) 8/17/1965-New York, NY- Not only do Beatle fans express their extreme admiration in the form of emotional intensity, unequalled in its hysteria. They emulate the Beatle "look" also

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles Performing

The Beatles Performing
The Beatles perform for an audience of 55, 000 people during a concert in Shea Stadium in New York

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Beatles Fans Standing on Cars

Beatles Fans Standing on Cars
(Original Caption) Supercharged Intensity. New York: They came by all means of transportation. This lucky group stood on a car which got inside to watch the proceedings

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Beatles Fans Sobbing at Concert

Beatles Fans Sobbing at Concert
(Original Caption) 8/20/1965-Chicago, IL- While thousands screamed, these two Beatles fans sobbed their hearts out during an afternoon appearance of the British rock

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: The Beatles Seated at Press Conference

The Beatles Seated at Press Conference
(Original Caption) 8/21/1965-Minneapolis, MN- The Beatles, Ringo, John, Paul and George, held a press conference at Metropolitan Stadium 8/21, shortly after their arrival in Minneapolis

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Girl Crying During Beatles Concert

Girl Crying During Beatles Concert
(Original Caption) 8/21/1965-Minneapolis, MN- Metropolitan Stadium. This unidentified girl was one of the thousands that emotionally expressed herself at tonight's 8/21 Beatles concert

Background imageExplore iconic moments of The Beatles: Paul McCartney at a Press Conference

Paul McCartney at a Press Conference
(Original Caption) Portland, Ore.: John Lennon (right) smiles as Paul McCartney speaks at press conference held after Beatles performance in Portland



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