Out June 8:
In June 2027, the Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band celebrates its 60th anniversary. But how well do we really know the extraordinary people who appear on its iconic cover?
From Bob Dylan, Marilyn Monroe and Oscar Wilde to Karl Marx, Sonny Liston and a host of more obscure personalities, The Beatles' Sgt Pepper People uncovers the remarkable lives, unexpected connections, scandals and eccentricities behind one of the most recognisable images in music history.
Beatles authority Spencer Leigh brings this extraordinary cast to life, revealing why these individuals mattered, how they came to feature on the cover and what their stories tell us about the world that inspired the Beatles.
Drawing on his interviews with Peter Blake and Jann Haworth, co-creator of the cover, Leigh also goes behind the scenes of its creation, exploring her contribution alongside Peter Blake and their collaborators. Along the way, he revisits the cultural revolution of 1967, when the Beatles were helping to redefine music, fashion and popular culture.
Packed with fascinating characters, surprising revelations and stories that will delight Beatles fans and intrigue newcomers, The Beatles' Sgt Pepper People offers a fresh perspective on a landmark album and the unforgettable personalities who helped make its cover legendary.
A timely title for the 60th-anniversary year, this is an appealing proposition for Beatles fans, music enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the people and stories behind an iconic moment in popular culture.
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