We just got back from my sister’s house (not Jean, but the local sister) and I’ve got to get some wallpaper stripping done quick so our contractor can resize a closet door frame in the morning. So I’ll do something quick here and post an uncropped copy of Astrid’s famous self-portrait, showing the mirror frame.
There’s a documentary DVD called “Stuart Sutcliffe: The Lost Beatle” that doesn’t sit right with me, because of assertions made by Stuart’s sister, regarding Stu and John. But one part that rings true is about Astrid. In an interview with Terry Gross on NPR, Astrid gives Stuart all credit, claiming that he was an original, and a visionary. But I think what’s said about Astrid in this video clip gives a more complete and accurate characterization.
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After a couple of days off, it’s time to shake myself out of my Christmas stupor. I’ll start with another photo of ravishing Prudence Bury by Astrid Kirchherr. Here she is with Pattie Boyd on the “Hard Day’s Night” train.
© Astrid Kirchherr
Once again I am pleased to feature photos of gorgeous Prudence Bury, a classic British beauty and ballet dancer, and by far my favorite girl on the “Hard Day’s Night” train with the Beatles. These were taken by none other than Astrid Kirchherr.
© Astrid Kirchherr
© Astrid Kirchherr
And this is, of course, Astrid with Stu Sutcliffe. An iconic couple, who had a brief but powerfully resonant relationship. Their story is, by itself, almost as compelling as that of the Beatles. But, then, it was love, after all.
© Astrid Kirchherr
This link appears to go to a forum where Brian Kehew, co-author of “Recording the Beatles”, does some posting.
It was a couple of days ago, and I didn’t forget. Wasn’t sure I wanted to post anything. Twenty eight years ago already. I remember when ‘Double Fantasy’ came out, thinking Lennon had really aged. Of course, I was 25 at the time. Now it’s amazing to me how young he looked.
