Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Mal Evans


Not a true "fan photo" but still one of my favorites. Julian and Mal in the Teacups at Disneyland in 1973. Photo taken by May Pang.


George and Mal during the Sgt. Pepper era



Paul and Mal with fans during the Sgt. Pepper time










I love Mal Evans. After the 4 Beatles, Mal is my next favorite Beatles person. He just seemed so kind and caring. You read these stories about fans waiting outside EMI and Mal would bring them tea and chat with them about what the Beatles were doing that night in the studio. I would love to see some of the photos of Mal fans have taken back during that time. Mal spoke at the 1974 Beatlefest in NYC. According to what I have read, he was really nervous and was oinly going to show some home videos he made and leave. But he got such a warm reception from the fans that he stayed and talked for a long time. I would love photos from that as well. I think I mostly love Mal because he reminds me of my Grandpa who passed away in 1994. They look similar....same glasses, height and weight. Same look in their eyes that tells you that when you peel away the rough exterior, there is a true teddy bear inside.


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