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Paul McCartney's personal photographs on display in London

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It’s been more than six decades since the rise of Beatlemania. Now, the discovery of some long-lost photos offers a behind-the-scenes look at the group’s early journey to superstardom. Photographs taken by Paul McCartney are on display at the Gagosian Gallery in London.

Breakdown
  • Paul McCartney documented the Beatles' early days with his camera as the band rose to fame. 5s
  • The photos span December 1963 to January 1964, showing the band before worldwide stardom. 22s
  • Images include candid moments in London, Paris, and during their Pan Am flight to New York. 1m 16s
  • Some photographs, thought lost for nearly 50 years, were rediscovered during the pandemic. 1m 21s
  • The exhibition offers an intimate look at the Beatles before they became global icons. 1m 40s
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