Paul McCartney Displays Rediscovered Photos Charting Beatlemania

A new photography exhibition in Los Angeles, 'Rearview Mirror,' features Paul McCartney's rediscovered photographs capturing the early days of Beatlemania, offering a rare and intimate perspective on The Beatles, including candid moments of John Lennon. The show, which follows a larger touring museum exhibition, presents 36 works emphasizing the artistic quality of McCartney's images, some on display for the first time. Meanwhile, discussion continues around The Beatles' legacy, with John Lennon having expressed fatigue over hearing the band's most popular songs repeatedly, highlighting the challenges of fame. Additionally, The Beatles' guitar work is revisited, noting that while not renowned for their technical guitar prowess, members like George Harrison and Paul McCartney contributed memorable and sometimes improvised guitar solos, with outside musicians such as Eric Clapton also playing pivotal roles in classic tracks. These insights collectively underscore the band's enduring influence and the nuanced dynamics behind their creative output and public reception.