The Beatles Coloring Page
the famous "People of Sgt. Pepper" legend, which identifies every person and object on the iconic album cover for The Beatles' 1967 masterpiece,
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
The cover was designed by pop artists Peter Blake and Jann Haworth and features a collage of over 70 famous figures, including writers, musicians, actors, and gurus chosen by the band members themselves.
Key Figures on the Cover
Based on the numbering in your provided legend:
#15: Bob Dylan – The legendary American singer-songwriter, who was a significant influence on the band's musical evolution.
#31: Karl Marx – The German political philosopher, reportedly chosen by John Lennon.
#35: Stuart Sutcliffe – The original "fifth Beatle" and bassist who died in 1962.
#61: Albert Einstein – The famous physicist, largely obscured in the final artwork behind the Beatles.
#62–65: The Beatles – The band members themselves appearing as the "Sgt. Pepper" band in their colorful military-style uniforms.
Famous "Missing" Figures
Several figures were planned but ultimately removed or obscured:
Leo Gorcey (#12): Originally included, but his image was airbrushed out (leaving the blue sky) after he requested a $400 fee for his likeness.
Mahatma Gandhi (#68): Removed at the request of EMI's chairman, Sir Joe Lockwood, to avoid potential controversy in India.
Adolf Hitler: Included in the original photoshoot but was moved out of frame or obscured by the band members in the final shot to avoid controversy.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
The cover was designed by pop artists Peter Blake and Jann Haworth and features a collage of over 70 famous figures, including writers, musicians, actors, and gurus chosen by the band members themselves.
Key Figures on the Cover
Based on the numbering in your provided legend:
#15: Bob Dylan – The legendary American singer-songwriter, who was a significant influence on the band's musical evolution.
#31: Karl Marx – The German political philosopher, reportedly chosen by John Lennon.
#35: Stuart Sutcliffe – The original "fifth Beatle" and bassist who died in 1962.
#61: Albert Einstein – The famous physicist, largely obscured in the final artwork behind the Beatles.
#62–65: The Beatles – The band members themselves appearing as the "Sgt. Pepper" band in their colorful military-style uniforms.
Famous "Missing" Figures
Several figures were planned but ultimately removed or obscured:
Leo Gorcey (#12): Originally included, but his image was airbrushed out (leaving the blue sky) after he requested a $400 fee for his likeness.
Mahatma Gandhi (#68): Removed at the request of EMI's chairman, Sir Joe Lockwood, to avoid potential controversy in India.
Adolf Hitler: Included in the original photoshoot but was moved out of frame or obscured by the band members in the final shot to avoid controversy.
Misc.
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