The Beatlology Interviews: Astrid Kirchherr

The Beatlology Interviews: Astrid Kirchherr

Author: Apostrophe Podcast Network July 20, 2024 Duration: 26:07

Astrid Kirchherr holds a special place in the history of the Beatles. She took the famous Hamburg-era photos of the Beatles in their formative years, she inspired their “moptop” hairstyle, and she happened to fall in love with Stuart Sutcliffe, the fifth member of the Beatles. Her story is compelling, and her love of the Beatles, as friends, comes through in every word.

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