8 places every Beatles' fan should visit
Have a serious case of Beatlemania? Here are 8 places that were close to the hearts of The Beatles and that you must visit.
The emergence of The Beatles was nothing short of a revolution. A revolution which transformed the face of rock and roll for the decades that followed. The frenzy around the band peaked around the 60s, and ever since Beatlemania has refused to die out even after almost 50 years of the bands' split.
During their run as a band, The Beatles ruled the hearts of millions, leaving their mark on practically every continent of the world. We bring to you a list of places that were close to the hearts of The Beatles and should be visited by you at least once if you too have a serious case of Beatlemania.
Abbey Road, England
Abbey Road was the last album to be recorded by The
Beatles together. The cover photo shoot of the album took place on a
zebra crossing on Abbey Road, England, outside EMI Studios. The photo
had all the four Beatles walk on the zebra crossing. The image
eventually went on to become one of Beatles' most famous and most
imitated album covers of all times.
Rishikesh, India
The Beatles visited Rishikesh in 1968 to be part of a meditation training session at the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. This visit made the ashram so famous that it is now known as the Beatles ashram. The ashram which has for long been abandoned is however still frequented by several fans who have painted its walls with famous Beatles songs lyrics.
Cavern Club, Liverpool
Located in Liverpool, the Cavern Club is a live-music venue which literally nurtured The Beatles through their initial days. The club is still functional and hosts several band performances on a regular basis.
Reeperbahn, Hamburg
Hamburg was instrumental in shaping the career of The Beatles to a great extent. During their initial days, The Beatles would perform at various clubs located on the Reeperbahn Street, which was famous for its notorious nightlife and for being the red-light district of Hamburg. The street which is often called the sinful mile, houses an exclusive plaza called the Beatles-Platz, dedicated solely to The Beatles.
Friar Park, Henley-on-Thames
The Friar Park is a mansion that was bought by George Harrison in 1970. According to Wikipedia, Harrison installed a recording studio in one of the guest suites and went on to record several tracks for his company, Dark House Records. George married his partner Olivia Harrison, at a private ceremony held in Henley-on-Thames.
The Mirage, Las Vegas
The Mirage, Las Vegas, is a hotel and casino resort that has an entire musical production dedicated to The Beatles known as Love, the Cirque du Soleil show. The music director of the show, George Martin, is often referred to as the fifth Beatle and has produced almost all of the Beatles' records. Martin's son, Giles Martin has also accompanied his father in creating the soundtrack of the show which aims to trace the magical journey of The Beatles through elaborate choreography and acrobats.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina is home to the biggest collection of Beatles memorabilia. Fairly low-key yet well know, The Beatles museum in Buenos Aires is a favourite among the locals. The museum opened in 2011 and boasts of several rare collectibles related to The Beatles.
Strawberry Fields, New York
The memorial named after the famous Beatles song, Strawberry Fields Forever is located in New York's Central Park. The memorial is situated close to Dakota Apartments where John Lennon lived with his wife. It is the same location where John Lennon was shot dead. The memorial dedicated to Lennon, has Imagine inscribed on it, which is the title of a famous song by the singer.