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Photographer Remembers Early Beatles Days with Nostalgic Gig

9/21/2025

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Photographer Charlie Roberts captured early images of John Lennon and The Quarrymen in 1957 at a Toxteth street party.
He described Lennon as fun and charismatic, though he lost many photos from that day, salvaging only three.
After learning photography from a library book, he built a darkroom at home.
Now in Kirk Michael, Roberts organized a nostalgic gig with original Quarrymen members Hanton and Davis, featuring a Q&A about their early days with Lennon and McCartney.
He reflects on The Beatles' unexpected global success and their enduring music.

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Photographer Charlie Roberts captured early images of John Lennon and The Quarrymen in 1957 at a Toxteth street party.
He described Lennon as fun and charismatic, though he lost many photos from that day, salvaging only three.
After learning photography from a library book, he built a darkroom at home.
Now in Kirk Michael, Roberts organized a nostalgic gig with original Quarrymen members Hanton and Davis, featuring a Q&A about their early days with Lennon and McCartney.
He reflects on The Beatles' unexpected global success and their enduring music.