Rare Jim Marshall Photographs Capture the Beatles' Final Concert at Candlestick Park
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Sacha Lecca, Andy Greene
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A collection of rare and unseen photographs from the Beatles' final concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on August 29, 1966, captured by legendary photographer Jim Marshall. The article showcases Marshall's intimate access to the band during their last live performance, featuring emotional fan reactions, behind-the-scenes moments, and the historic significance of the show. A new book compiles these images from that day, offering a fresh visual perspective on the end of the Beatles' touring era.
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Rolling StoneRare Jim Marshall Photographs Capture the Beatles' Final Concert at Candlestick Parkrollingstone.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledJim Marshall first photographed the Beatles when they played San Francisco's Cow Palace on Aug. 31, 1965, almost exactly one year before their last show.
This shot from that night shows that well over a year after the Beatles first came to America, even a glimpse of them could bring fans to tears.
The Beatles kicked off their 1966 Candlestick Park show with a cover of Chuck Berry's 'Rock and Roll Music'.
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