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Beatles Fear Backlash Over Lennon’s Shocking Nude Album

1/15/2025

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John Lennon’s daring nude album cover for "Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins" sent shockwaves through The Beatles, leaving Ringo Starr worried about the potential fallout. He voiced his fears, saying, “we all have to answer for it.” Paul McCartney echoed this sentiment, foreseeing a storm of criticism aimed at Lennon and Yoko Ono.

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John Lennon’s daring nude album cover for "Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins" sent shockwaves through The Beatles, leaving Ringo Starr worried about the potential fallout. He voiced his fears, saying, “we all have to answer for it.” Paul McCartney echoed this sentiment, foreseeing a storm of criticism aimed at Lennon and Yoko Ono.