*The Beatles Backstage at the Cavern - John Looking, Liverpool, 1963

John Lennon stares intently at the lens while the Beatles prepare at the Cavern Club for a performance nearby. Hatami was sent to Liverpool by Paris Match magazine to cover the Beatlemania phenomenon, where he managed to gain access backstage at the legendary Cavern Club and shot several amazing images of the "Fab Four" both individually, and together as seen here.

Beatles guitar aficionados will appreciate that this photograph includes John's black Rickenbacker, Paul's legendary Hofner bass, and George's Gretsch Country Gentleman, all together in one shot! 

Taken in late 1963, this extraordinary image is the earliest color photograph we've seen of the group, certainly inside the legendary Cavern Club.  

In April 2012, Newsweek Magazine created a special issue dedicated entirely to the band in order to commemorate the 50 years since the Beatles were founded. This photograph was chosen as the frontispiece of the issue, with the large headline: "The Beginning". 

Release Notes:
This photograph has been produced in two sizes, each in an edition of twenty-five pieces. The entire edition in both sizes were printed, signed, and numbered by Shahrokh Hatami prior to his death in 2017.

This archival pigment print features a soft matte finish and is printed on soft white paper.
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Collector's Notes:
This photograph is SOLD OUT in both sizes.

Occasionally we may have one available for resale by a previous private collector. Please contact us if you would like to be alerted to these opportunities!