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Moments Before the Iconic Album Cover

Rewind to August 8, 1969, when the Beatles, the unparalleled gods of rock ‘n’ roll, assembled outside the legendary Abbey Road Studios to prepare for the moment that marked their names in history. This candid, behind-the-scenes shot was taken through the lens of Linda McCartney, Paul’s talented wife.

This photo showed a glimpse into the moments just before they took the shot they used for the “Abbey Road” album cover—an intimate prelude, a raw take on the Beatles before they stepped into forever. Photographer Iain MacMillan immortalized the Fab Four’s iconic zebra-crossing strut. Ian required a police blockade, and five takes to make magic.

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