The Best Pictures of the Beatles, Ever.

published 7 February 2014

A young John, Paul, George and Ringo first stepped foot on to U.S. soil on February 7th, 1964. Not too soon after that, the boys were more famous then, well, anyone. To celebrate the anniversary of the day these four Brits changed the course of popular music in America, we've compiled a list of the greatest pictures the Beatles have ever taken.

50 years ago today, the original boy band changed our lives forever.

On set at Alpha Television Studios.

Monochrome, Standing, Street, Brick, Style, Monochrome photography, Wall, Town, Public space, Black-and-white,

During the filming of A Hard Day's Night.

Mouth, Party supply, Balloon, Party, Blazer, Vintage clothing, Button, Acting, Bow tie, Hair coloring,

At the EMI studios in Abbey Road preparing for the world-wide television show, Our World.

Serveware, Dishware, Meal, Monochrome, Dish, Saucer, Dinnerware set, Dinner, Platter, Kitchen utensil,

The Beatles at a Steakhouse after the holidays.

Arm, Smile, People, Facial expression, Style, Blazer, Laugh, Tooth, Bangs, Gesture,

The Beatles at the London Palladium.

Blazer, Monochrome, Button, Overcoat, Headpiece, Vintage clothing, Animal product, Natural material, Belt,

The boys celebrate the completion of their album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Hat, Style, Black hair, Costume accessory, Sun hat, Monochrome, Vintage clothing, White-collar worker, Suit trousers, Fedora,

Ringo Starr's 24th birthday.

Eyewear, Face, Vision care, People, Dress shirt, Sunglasses, Black hair, Sitting, Cool, Goggles,

Matching sunglasses is the way to go!

Footwear, Leg, Guitarist, Musician, Musical instrument, Music, String instrument, Plucked string instruments, String instrument, Guitar,

Rehearsal for their Royal Variety Performance at the Prince of Wales Theatre.

Leg, Sitting, Hat, Temple, Luggage and bags, Sun hat, Lap, Outdoor shoe, Handbag, Foot,

The Beatles reenacting an excerpt from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Footwear, Coat, Trousers, Collar, Shirt, Photograph, Outerwear, Suit trousers, Dress shirt, Suit,

Posing for a portrait in England.

Leg, Winter, Fun, People in nature, Interaction, Snow, Knee, Playing in the snow, Ice skate, Freezing,

During the making of their video, A Hard Day's Night.

Social group, Shoe, People in nature, Youth, Team, Adventure, Crew, Active pants, Outdoor shoe, Band plays,

JUMP!

Arm, Leg, Barefoot, Arecales, Waist, Foot, Tropics, Palm tree, Hip, Toe,

The four men joke around in the Hollywood Hills.

Hair, Face, People, Hairstyle, Eye, Forehead, Eyebrow, Collar, Style, Dress shirt,

Mustache mahem!

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