Hysterical Photos from the Peak of Beatlemania
The Beatles were only active for a decade before going their separate ways, but that was more than enough time to change music forever. Once they went international, they became way more than just a band. They became a phenomenon that would change how musicians approached their craft, and they are responsible for the rise of so many legendary artists and bands during the '70s, clearly inspired by the British fourthsome.
Beatlemania really set the Liverpool quartet apart, showing that it wasn't just a bunch of nice kids playing catchy tunes, but, in a way, what the future of music would look like.
Here are some hysterical photos from the peak of Beatlemania.
Pure Passion
Beatlemania can be summarized in lots of screaming and crying.
No Safe Space
Whenever they went, there were people ready to engage with them in ways no British musician was prepared for.
Ringo Fan
Yes, there were Ringo Starr fans back then.
Lots of Emotions
Happiness, bliss, insanity, and an old man covering his ears.
Police Work
Not a great time not to be a Beatles fan.
Uncontrollable
Beatlemaniacs' passion couldn't be tamed.
Official Merch
Of course, they had to get something out of all this.
Pure Love
At the core of the Beatlemania, passing all the screaming and crying, there was love.
Escaping
Lots of pictures of The Beatles at this time show them escaping the hordes of fans chasing after them.
Lot of Crying
Too many emotions for such young minds back then.
Rocking Audience
Playing for Beatlemaniacs must have been incredible.
Fan War
Each Beatle had their fan club, but all of them got together to cheer for their heroes.
Boys Too
It wasn't just the girls.
Unstoppale Force
Beatlemania or Black Friday?
Beatlels
Fans weren't used to this kind of display, so mistakes were made.
Human Avalanche
There really was nothing the police could do.
Airport Security
Airports tightened their security because anything could happen.
With Fans
Some lucky fans got what they wanted.
Never Letting Go
Legend says she hasn't showered since.
Beatle Tide
That's how they moved from one show to another, and to their hotel, and then to the airport. Never alone, never bored.
