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Photographer Reflects on Lennon’s Quarrymen Days at Isle Gig

9/21/2025

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Charlie Roberts, who photographed John Lennon in 1957, reflects on The Quarrymen's early days in Liverpool.
The photos were taken during a street party organized by Roberts' mother.
Lennon formed the group with friends, which later became The Beatles.
Roberts developed a passion for photography and created a darkroom to process the images.
He is organizing a nostalgic gig with original Quarrymen members in Peel, Isle of Man, featuring a Q&A session.

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Story summary

Charlie Roberts, who photographed John Lennon in 1957, reflects on The Quarrymen's early days in Liverpool.
The photos were taken during a street party organized by Roberts' mother.
Lennon formed the group with friends, which later became The Beatles.
Roberts developed a passion for photography and created a darkroom to process the images.
He is organizing a nostalgic gig with original Quarrymen members in Peel, Isle of Man, featuring a Q&A session.