#5: Traversing Abbey Road with The Beatles
On September 26, 1969, The Beatles immortalized Abbey Road in what would become their most iconic album. Before this achievement, a candid photograph captured their preparation to cross the famed street, marking a historical moment.
Outside the EMI studios, The Beatles were ready for their historic Abbey Road crossing, with police managing traffic for this momentous occasion. Photographer Iain Macmillan chose his fifth shot for the album cover, capturing the band’s synchronized stride, symbolizing the end of an era.