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Rediscovered Drawings John Lennon Helped Create for the Beatles Became One of Rock ’n’ Roll’s First Music Videos
Ten original drawings created by Stephen Verona with input from John Lennon for the Beatles song "I Feel Fine" have been displayed at the Liverpool Beatles Museum after being rediscovered by a collector. The drawings, made in the mid-1960s, were part of an early animated promotional film considered one of rock ’n’ roll’s first music videos. The collector acquired the pieces at an auction and loaned them for a temporary exhibition, offering a rare glimpse into the creative process behind a groundbreaking piece of music history. The exhibition highlights the collaboration between Lennon and Verona, and the significance of the work in the evolution of music video production.
John Lennon helped color drawings by artist Stephen Verona, which were turned into a promotional film for the Beatles song "I Feel Fine" in the 1960s.
These drawings are considered one of the earliest examples of a music video, showing how creative collaboration helped shape modern music promotion.
The rediscovery and display of these artworks offer a rare glimpse into the early days of music and visual art, inspiring new appreciation for historical creativity.
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