<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.taschen.com%2Fpages%2Fen%2Fcatalogue%2Fphotography%2Fall%2F45491%2Ffacts.harry_benson_the_beatles.htm" target="_blank" target="_blank">"The Beatles: On the Road 1964-1966,"</a> a book from photographer Harry Benson, captures the band's first world tour.
Unseen Beatles photos from 1964-1966 —
"The Beatles: On the Road 1964-1966," a book from photographer Harry Benson, captures the band's first world tour.
Harry Benson, TACHEN
His photos capture intimate moments that only someone close to the Fab Four would have had access to.
Unseen Beatles photos from 1964-1966 —
His photos capture intimate moments that only someone close to the Fab Four would have had access to.
Harry Benson, TACHEN
"It was incredible watching Beatlemania at such close quarters, although the band were convinced it wasn't going to last," Benson said.
Unseen Beatles photos from 1964-1966 —
"It was incredible watching Beatlemania at such close quarters, although the band were convinced it wasn't going to last," Benson said.
Harry Benson, TACHEN
When John Lennon (pictured) declared that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus, many people (<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rollingstone.com%2Fmusic%2Ffeatures%2Fwhen-john-lennons-jesus-controversy-turned-ugly-w431153" target="_blank" target="_blank">especially in the Bible Belt</a>) were incensed. This image was taken after Lennon issued an apology to the press in Chicago.
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When John Lennon (pictured) declared that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus, many people (especially in the Bible Belt) were incensed. This image was taken after Lennon issued an apology to the press in Chicago.
Harry Benson, TACHEN
1964 marked the start of a whirlwind three years of international touring.
Unseen Beatles photos from 1964-1966 —
1964 marked the start of a whirlwind three years of international touring.
Harry Benson, TACHEN
"They weren't keen at first," writes Benson when he put the idea for this photo to the Beatles. "John said it would make them look childish, then he hit Paul in the back of the head with the pillow and it went from there."
Unseen Beatles photos from 1964-1966 —
"They weren't keen at first," writes Benson when he put the idea for this photo to the Beatles. "John said it would make them look childish, then he hit Paul in the back of the head with the pillow and it went from there."
Harry Benson, TASCHEN
The enormity of the Beatles fame really hit home when they touched down in the US and were greeted by thousands of screaming fans. "As they got off the plane, I was right behind them, and then Ringo reminded them to turn around and smile at me as we had planned," Benson writes.
Unseen Beatles photos from 1964-1966 —
The enormity of the Beatles fame really hit home when they touched down in the US and were greeted by thousands of screaming fans. "As they got off the plane, I was right behind them, and then Ringo reminded them to turn around and smile at me as we had planned," Benson writes.
Harry Benson, TASCHEN
Jimmie Nicol (who temporarily replaced a tonsillitis-stricken Ringo Starr), Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison in Copenhagen.
Unseen Beatles photos from 1964-1966 —
Jimmie Nicol (who temporarily replaced a tonsillitis-stricken Ringo Starr), Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison in Copenhagen.
Harry Benson, TASCHEN
The Beatles had an incredibly loyal fan base. Stories of girls fainting at the mere sight of the band walking on stage were common, and the four would often get accosted no matter where they were in the world.
Unseen Beatles photos from 1964-1966 —
The Beatles had an incredibly loyal fan base. Stories of girls fainting at the mere sight of the band walking on stage were common, and the four would often get accosted no matter where they were in the world.
Harry Benson, TASCHEN
Lennon goes behind the camera to capture Harrison and Lennon's first wife, Cynthia, on route to New York in 1964.
Unseen Beatles photos from 1964-1966 —
Lennon goes behind the camera to capture Harrison and Lennon's first wife, Cynthia, on route to New York in 1964.
Harry Benson, TASCHEN
<a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.taschen.com%2Fpages%2Fen%2Fcatalogue%2Fphotography%2Fall%2F45491%2Ffacts.harry_benson_the_beatles.htm" target="_blank" target="_blank">"The Beatles: On the Road 1964-1966"</a> by Harry Benson, published by Taschen, is out now.
Unseen Beatles photos from 1964-1966 —
"The Beatles: On the Road 1964-1966" by Harry Benson, published by Taschen, is out now.
Harry Benson, TACHEN