The Beatles Before the Crosswalk

On August 9, 1969, The Beatles, then the world’s most renowned band, congregated outside the legendary Abbey Road studios. They were moments away from creating one of the most iconic album covers in music history. In these precious minutes before they made their famous stride across the zebra crossing, Paul McCartney’s wife, Linda, captured candid shots of the Fab Four.

These images, less known than the famous crosswalk photo, offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the band. They show The Beatles in a relaxed, unposed state, adding a layer of intimacy to the public’s perception of this historic day in music.