Wednesday, September 10, 2008

The Unlucky Beatle - Colin Hanton



George Harrison joins the Quarry Men in early 1958, he plays here with John and Paul at Auntie Gin's house (Paul's aunt) for a wedding.



Colin Hanton was working as an apprentice upholsterer when he was asked to join the now famous band mainly because he had recently purchased a new drum kit. Many of the band's early practice sessions took place in Hanton's father's house. He left the Quarrymen after an argument with the rest of the band. Richard Starkey (Ringo) later joined the band and the rest is history.






From left: Colin Hanton, Paul McCartney, Len Garry, John Lennon and Eric Griffiths

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