John and Jazzmaster?

[ataritoobin]

Kind of OT, but here's an odd one. Must've borrowed it from someone, looks like it's got a name written on the top left:



From http://www.redferns.com. According to the caption, it was taken during the "photo-shoot for the 'Help' album cover in Obertauern." Interesting picture, nonetheless!

[apollo11]

Great shot. This is from the era where their hair more covered their foreheads, but with the sweat and the resulting center part, young John looks just like 1970's John. His styles changed so dramatically over the years, and I've only seen two or three pictures of him that could fit into totally separate eras like the early 60's and the 70's.

I hope this makes sense, as it is hard to explain.

[Scastles]

It is a neat photo. They both appear to be sweating quite a bit, or had doused their heads in water. I would like to know the complete story behind this pic.

[jingle_jangle]

Hofner 6-string in background???

[sloop_john_b]

Hofner 6-string in background???

Sure, that's how you know it's early 60's.

Very cool photo and something I never thought i'd see!

[musicfan37]

I've never seen this one. Thanks for sharing.

[lennon211]

It's a very cool shot. It looks almost like an impromptu set with a club band maybe. Perhaps celebrating their roots in the clubs so to speak when they had a chance. Nevertheless, an excellent shot. Thanks for sharing that one.

[randyz]

Question: What's that furry thing that's tied to the headstock with a string?

[jingle_jangle]

A fox tail.

[Lennon&on]

Whatever the case they look like they're utterly rocking out.

I, too, would love to know where and how this happened. What a great shot.

[rickinroma]

I have seen this picture posted in another forum

It was taken sometime during their days in Obertauern, Austria, where they filmed Help, so I guess early 65