ASTRID and KLAUS (Room 111)
Two of The Beatles’ new fans were Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann. Though initially a couple, Astrid soon formed a close relationship with Stuart, who became disillusioned with the band and more interested in the existentialist world she introduced him to. Stuart struggled to master the Höfner bass John had encouraged him to buy and often turned his back to hide this.
Stuart eventually left the group to focus on his art and Astrid. When George Harrison was deported from Hamburg in November 1961 for being underage, the others followed—except Stuart, who stayed with Astrid.
Astrid took some of the most iconic photographs of The Beatles and is credited with creating their signature haircut by persuading Stuart to brush his hair forward, which the others copied. Tragically, Stuart died of a brain haemorrhage before The Beatles’ third Hamburg trip.
Klaus remained a close friend and designed the album covers for Revolver and The Anthology. He learned bass guitar, joined Manfred Mann, and played on All Things Must Pass and Imagine. He also performed at The Concert for Bangladesh in 1971 and the Concert for George in 2002.
Artwork © Shannon
ASTRID and KLAUS (Room 111)
Two of The Beatles’ new fans were Astrid Kirchherr and Klaus Voormann. Though initially a couple, Astrid soon formed a close relationship with Stuart, who became disillusioned with the band and more interested in the existentialist world she introduced him to. Stuart struggled to master the Höfner bass John had encouraged him to buy and often turned his back to hide this.
Stuart eventually left the group to focus on his art and Astrid. When George Harrison was deported from Hamburg in November 1961 for being underage, the others followed—except Stuart, who stayed with Astrid.
Astrid took some of the most iconic photographs of The Beatles and is credited with creating their signature haircut by persuading Stuart to brush his hair forward, which the others copied. Tragically, Stuart died of a brain haemorrhage before The Beatles’ third Hamburg trip.
Klaus remained a close friend and designed the album covers for Revolver and The Anthology. He learned bass guitar, joined Manfred Mann, and played on All Things Must Pass and Imagine. He also performed at The Concert for Bangladesh in 1971 and the Concert for George in 2002.
Artwork © Shannon
