Beatles vs. Stones (34 page)

Early photo of the Stones. Bill Wyman later said it was “obvious” that Andrew Loog Oldham “was attempting to make us look like the Beatles. From his association with them, he was well aware of the power of marketing, and he was initially slotting us as their natural successors rather than as counterparts.” Only later did Oldham begin styling the Stones as the “anti-Beatles.”

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She likes the Beatles.

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She likes the Stones.

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The Beatles elicited complicated responses from their fans. This photo was taken during their appearance at the ABC cinema in Wigan, October 13, 1964.

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Mick and Chrissie Shrimpton at the wedding of David Bailey and Catherine Deneuve, August 1965. Chrissie introduced Mick to some important figures in the Swinging London scene.

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The
Daily Mirror
, September 8, 1964. When the Stones beat the Beatles in a fan poll, it was front-page news.

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Keith Richards and Brian Jones in conversation with Paul McCartney at the premier party for the Beatles film
A Hard Day’s Night.

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John and Paul frolic in the ocean at Miami Beach while on tour in 1964.

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The Rolling Stones (sans Keith Richards) in New York City during their first visit to the United States.

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Hysterical fans frequently interrupted the Rolling Stones’ performances in the mid-’60s. This photo was taken at Newcastle City Hall on October 7, 1965.

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The Beatles first appearance at Shea Stadium. At the time, it was by far the largest pop concert in history: 55,600 people attended.

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John and George holding up the Stones’ records
Aftermath
and “Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown.” When this photo ran in
16
magazine, the caption read: “Wait a minute Paulie—George and I are coming up with a couple of really original ideas.”

Sean O’Mahony