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Originally Posted by sarramkrop

THE BEATLES REQUEST TO USE STOCKHAUSEN'S

PHOTO ON THE COVER OF SGT. PEPPERS LP

 

Stockhausen is the 5th from the left in the back row. Cover ©1967 EMI/Apple Corps

On May 1, 1967 the Beatles contacted Stockhausen through Brian Epstein's NEMS Enterprises to obtain

permission to use his photo on the upcoming Beatles LP "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band".

Click

HERE to view letter.

 

Since Stockhausen was pursuing a busy schedule of teaching and concerts in the USA and Europe, he was

unable to respond immediately to the Beatles' request. Brian Epstein sent a desperate telegram on May 8th

to obtain permission. Time was impotant since the LP was to go on sale in June 1, 1967.

Click

HERE to view telegram.

 

Original photo of Stockhausen (1964) used by Beatles

on "Sgt. Pepper" LP cover

Paul McCartney claims in several statements that he was the first Beatle to discover Stockhausen's music. Sir Paul

has named GESANG DER JUNGLINGE as his favorite Stockhausen work. McCartney probably introduced the late

John Lennon to Stockhausen's music in mid-1966. Lennon was also greatly influenced by Stockhausen. HYMNEN

was Lennon's inspiration for REVOLUTION #9 on the Beatles' White Album.

Rock musicians such as Frank Zappa, Peter Townshend, Jerry Garcia and Bjork name Stockhausen as a major

influence on their musical lives and work. Jazz musicians like Miles Davis, George Russell, Anthony Braxton

and Charles Mingus have also been Stockhausen admirers.

http://www.stockhausen.org/beatles_khs.html

 

Great post. Would rep if i could.