It’s the little things that make me happy. Such as the original Quarrymen recreating the famous Harry Benson pillow fight shot in 1998. (Photo By Stan Godlewski/Getty Images)

This blog is so cool it posts pictures of the Quarrymen before they were Quarrymen. *adjusts hipster glasses*

In order: Eric Griffiths (1948, aged 8); Len Garry (1951, aged 9); Pete Shotton; Rod Davis; Colin Hanton

The original Quarrymen minus their leader in July 1997 on the same spot at St Peter’s Church, where the famous Quarrymen picture by Geoff Rhind was taken on 6 July 1957, the day John met Paul and everything changed.

The Quarrymen perform at the New Clubmoor Hall in Liverpool. 23 November 1957

Left to right: Colin Hanton, Paul, Len Garry, John, and Eric Griffiths.

Fifteen-year-old Paul, co-leading the Quarrymen at the New Clubmoor Hall, Liverpool, 23 November 1957.
On drums is Colin Hanton; Len Garry plays the tea chest bass.

Eric Griffiths, Colin Hanton, Rod Davis, John Lennon, Pete Shotton & Len Garry.

Off-camera is Paul McCartney with anime hearts in his eyes.

LAAAAA Why do I not own a time machine?

I’m picspamming and I don’t care.

The Quarrymen as part of the procession to the village fete.

Artist Eric Cash’s conception of John and Paul meeting at the church hall.

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