Stuart Sutcliffe was born in the middle of June (06/23/40) in the town of Edinburgh, which is located in Scotland. His life was short (he died at the age of 21), but productive and eventful. Despite the fact that he died at a young age, Stewart managed to leave his mark on this world and left in the midst of creativity.
Childhood and adolescence
The Stewart family was small, but very close-knit. The father, who was an officer in the navy, was often away from home, and therefore, as a child, his son rarely saw him. But his life was brightened up by two sisters and his mother, a teacher at a school named Millie.
IN educational institution"Prescott" Stuart Sutcliffe went to Liverpool, and when he graduated, he entered the art college, which was located in the same city. By the way, it was in this educational institution that he met John Lennon, and this meeting became fateful for him.
Also in school years Stuart began to learn the art of painting and it should be noted that he was very good at it. It is worth noting that a good artist came out of him, but new friend persuaded him to try himself in the musical field as a bass player. So he became part of the legendary bands The The Beatles, originally called the Quarrymen.
The Beatles
To say that the guitarist came out of him as a genius is to say not quite the truth. Because the playing technique was not first-class, and the passion for painting prevented me from becoming a good musician. Tried to be in time everywhere Stuart Sutcliffe. The Beatles inspired him, but he could not live without a brush in his hands.
The composition of the group initially consisted of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Sutcliffe, and a little later, a wonderful drummer and professional Best joined them, and already in in full force The Beatles changed their place of residence and moved to Hamburg, where they gave their work to people until the end of 1960.
Love
Already in the group, the British artist met a sweet girl named Astrid Kirchherr, who was seriously interested in photography and was simultaneously educated at Hamburg College. This meeting influenced Sutcliffe's decision to transfer from Liverpool College to the Hamburg educational institution of the same profile.
He did not hesitate for a long time, and already in the fall (November), at the age of 20, he proposed to his beloved, and in the same month their engagement took place. This remarkable event happened when Stuart Sutcliffe visited Hamburg for the first time as a rock musician. On his second visit (in 1961), he finally stays in this town, where he continues to do what he loves - painting.
During this same period, he also decides to leave the group and leaves the musical group. Group The Beatles starts touring without him.
Painting
Student Helen Anderson, who studied with Stewart, recalled the young artist's work in the early period as aggressive, filled with dark gloomy shades.
But not all works were imbued with Gothic. Were among the paintings and unique early work, and a worthy place among them was occupied by the painting "Summer Painting", which was partially acquired by Mures. Interestingly, this work was not written on an ordinary canvas. It was depicted on school board, and in order to transport it to a new place, it was necessary to cut it into two equal parts. It is also reliably known that only part of the work (half of the painting) was included in the exhibition, and the second one was purchased by Mures.
In the summer of 1961, becoming a student at the prestigious Hamburg College, he got to the teacher Paolizzi. The teacher wrote flattering reviews about his talented student and even called him one of the most promising and gifted. Stuart Sutcliffe could become a famous and highly paid artist. Pictures of this young man were dynamic and mysterious.
Later works, usually untitled, were built in the spirit of Stael. The paintings were made using linear objects, and therefore it seemed that all the objects depicted in them had a closed
He often depicted people, in his collection there is even a portrait of his own mother. These paintings are more like sketches, but they look great. It is in such works real artist reveals the soul, these are imperfect lines, but they accurately convey the facial features of a loved one.
First exhibition and auction
Many connoisseurs of creativity young talent they found similarities between the paintings made with the pen of Sutcliffe and the works of European masters of the United States of America, who were considered expressionists. But only one work was shown at an exhibition in the autumn of 1959 in Liverpool as part of the Moores show.
After the end of the show, the painting was bought for a very modest price, which amounted to the wages of a simple worker for 2 months.
Death of a gifted artist and rock musician
The lifestyle that the artist and musician led led him to a brain hemorrhage, from which he died on April 10, 1962.
The exact diagnosis and cause of death could not be established, but, according to some versions, it was suggested that head injuries were inflicted in a fight with hooligans, which led to death. And it happened after the performance of The Beatles during a tour of England. Few evidence speaks of an attack on the Beatles drunk company inveterate hooligans who were dissatisfied with the concert. Paul McCartney also suffered in this fight, but escaped with minor bruises, but Stewart was less fortunate, and he died from his brain injuries in the prime of life.
That's how tragically died Stuart Sutcliffe. The cause of death changed many times, but the fact was that the world would no longer see new paintings by this strange artist.
successes
The musician managed to play only three works that became rock legends. They were included on the album Anthology 1. On the cover of this musical hit, a photograph of Sutcliffe flaunts at the top right. This mention of his work can still be found on the covers of old music albums, which is very pleasing to many fans who are fond of celebrity biographies.
Stuart Sutcliffe lived short life, but forever remained in the memory of many people. He is remembered by fans of The Beatles, and seekers unusual paintings to your living room. He could become a nugget who managed to reveal the true creative potential. It is not known how his life would have been without that meeting with hooligans. You can guess about it endlessly, but it's better to just study his paintings, which are filled with fears, dark corners and incomprehensible silhouettes. He saw the world a little differently than people who are used to living and working in gray offices. The guy was part of the famous musical group and maybe that's why his work is still in price.
Stuart Fergusson Victor Sutcliffe(English) Stuart Fergusson Victor Sutcliffe; June 23, 1940, Edinburgh, Scotland - April 10, 1962, Hamburg, Germany) - British artist, also known as the former bass player of The Beatles (he performed in it in 1960-1961).
Biography
Childhood and youthStewart's father was Charles Sutcliffe, a naval officer who often went to sea when Stewart was young. His mother, Millie, was a school teacher. Sutcliffe had two sisters: Pauline and Joyce. Stewart was born at the Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland. He grew up at 37 Aigburt Drive in Liverpool and attended Prescott School.
Sutcliffe was fond of painting since childhood and entered the Liverpool Art College, where he met John Lennon.
The Beatles
Sutcliff was talented artist, but Lennon persuaded him to buy a bass guitar so that he could play in his band The Quarrymen, renamed The Beatles a few months later. Sutcliff used to play acoustic guitar, but his bass playing technique was rather low, and he continued to paint at the same time. A little later, permanent drummer Pete Best joined Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Sutcliffe, and in this the Beatles moved to Hamburg, where they performed until the end of 1960.
At the same time, Sutcliffe met a student at the Hamburg Art College Astrid Kirchherr who studied photography. Kirchherr and Sutcliffe fell in love with each other, already in November 1960, their engagement took place. After a second visit to Hamburg in 1961 and recording with a local singer Tony Sheridan(The Beatles acted as backing band) Sutcliff stayed in Hamburg with Astrid, where he continued painting.
Death
On April 10, 1962, Stuart Sutcliffe died of a cerebral hemorrhage. Earlier, he suffered from severe headaches. The exact cause of the pain is unknown. According to one version, the cause of death was injuries received during a fight with hooligans during a tour of England in early 1961, when, during a tour of Literland in a tavern, while singing songs, a group of drunken visitors armed with beer bottles and bar counters, dissatisfied with the performance of the Beatles, attacked them. Everyone except McCartney was hurt, but Sutcliffe, who received a head injury, was the hardest of all.
In 1994, the film "The Beatles: 4 + 1 (The Fifth of the Quartet)" was filmed, which describes Sutcliffe's activities with The Beatles and his tragic death.
Painting
Helen Anderson (student) recalled that Stewart's early work was very aggressive, using dark colors. One of his paintings was shown at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool as part of the John Moores Exhibition between November 1959 and January 1960. After the exhibition, Moores bought Sutcliffe's canvas for £65 (with which he bought the bass guitar).
After meeting Astrid Kirchherr, Sutcliffe decided to leave The Beatles, and in June 1961 he entered the Hamburg College of Art. There he was under the tutelage of Eduardo Paolozzi, who later wrote that Sutcliffe was one of his "best students". Sutcliffe's few surviving works show influences from British and European artists, similar to those of the contemporary Expressionists of the United States.
Sutcliffe's work bears a certain resemblance to the work of John Howleyland and Nicolas de Stael, although it is more lyrical. His later works, usually untitled, created in the spirit of de Stael, overloaded with linear elements, creating an effect enclosed spaces. Hamburg Workshop No. 2 was acquired by the Walker Art Gallery of Liverpool. The Walker Art Gallery has other works by Sutcliffe, including "Self-portrait" (charcoal) and "Crucifixion".
Anthology
In 1995, the Anthology 1 compilation was released, consisting mainly of previously unreleased recordings of The Beatles in early period. The photo of Sutcliffe on the cover of the Anthology was located in the upper right corner. Stewart can also be found on the cover of the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, released 28 years before The Anthology.
Sutcliffe played three songs with the Beatles that the band recorded in 1960: "Hallelujah, I Love Her So", "You'll Be Mine" and "Cayenne".
Literature
- The BEATLES: An Illustrated Guide / V. Yastrebov, Yu. Gerasimova, N. Mironova. - Ulyanovsk: RIA Simbvestinfo, 1999. - 936 p.: ill. - (Reference books from Simbvestinfo) - ISBN 5-86174-011-9.
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1940, Stuart Fergusson Victor Sutcliffe grew up in Liverpool, England.
WITH early age he showed his extraordinary artistic talent. Earning money as a scavenger, Stewart entered the Liverpool College of Art. In his class, he was considered one of the best artists working mainly in abstract style expressionism.
1. 1961 Stuart Sutcliffe poses for a portrait in Liverpool, England.
It was in college that he met a classmate of John Lennon who became his neighbor. After Sutcliffe sold one of his paintings for a hefty £65 at the time, John convinced him to buy a bass guitar - despite the fact that the guy could barely play - and join Lennon's band, created by him with friends Paul McCartney and George Harrison.
2. 1960 An early version of The Beatles photographed by John Lennon: manager Allan Williams, his wife Beryl, business partner Lord Woodbine, Stuart Sutcliffe, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best.
The band's name has already changed many times. After joining, Sutcliffe and Lennon suggested the name Beetles ("Beetles"), by analogy with the group Crickets ("Crickets") on Buddy Holly's singing (Buddy Holly). Within a few months, the name evolved first into the Silver Beetles, then the Silver Beatles, and finally the Beatles.
3. 1960 The Silver Beatles - Stuart Sutcliffe, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, drummer Johnny Hutch and George Harrison - perform in Liverpool.
“He was not really a very good musician. He wasn't really a musician at all until we talked to him about buying a bass guitar. He picked up a few things and he did a bit of work. It was a little silly, but it didn't matter at the time because he looked so great." (George Harrison)
4. 1961 Sutcliffe plays bass with The Beatles at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg.
Together with a hastily selected drummer, Pete Best, Sutcliffe and The Beatles traveled to Hamburg to perform in clubs and gain experience.
7. Sutcliffe on stage with The Beatles at a club in Hamburg.
9. 1960 Sutcliffe performs with The Beatles at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg.
There, Sutcliffe fell in love with photographer Astrid Kirchherr, who became his fiancee two months later. It was she who came up with his haircut, which was later adopted by the rest of the group.
10. 1961 Astrid Kirchherr and Stuart Sutcliffe pose together in Hamburg.
11. 1961
However, relations within the group heated up. Paul McCartney wanted the guy to leave the band, because then he himself would become a bass player. Once the conflict even turned into a real fight on the stage of the Top Ten Club.
12. Sutcliffe plays bass behind John Lennon and George Harrison at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg.
13. 1961 John Lennon sings and plays guitar with Stuart Sutcliffe and George Harrison at the Top Ten Club in Hamburg.
In 1961, Sutcliffe left The Beatles to focus on painting and living with Astrid. He won a postgraduate scholarship at the Hamburg College of Art, dreaming of studying with the sculptor Eduardo Paolozzi.
14. 1961 Sutcliff plays behind George Harrison.
However, his career was cut short when on April 10, 1962, at the age of 21, after a series of severe headaches, he died of a cerebral hemorrhage.
15. 1961
Sutcliffe's face can still be seen on the far left side of the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Stuart Sutcliffe was born June 23, 1940 in Edinburgh, Scotland. By the time Stu met John Lennon at Liverpool College of Art, he was already one of the most talented and promising students. Almost all the girls in college loved him for his romantic, slightly moody sullen look, which gave him sunglasses, which he almost never took off. Like a real artist, Stu even lived in a cramped, paint-splattered house near the college.For some time he lived with him and John Lennon. They often spent long nights over a bottle of wine and talk about painting and art. Stu was one of the very few people in John Lennon's life for whom John carried a sincere love throughout his life. When Stu was able to sell some of his paintings for £65 in 1959, an amount unheard of in those days for a student, John persuaded him to buy a bass guitar and join his band, despite the fact that he could not play it at all.
Before their first two-week trip to Scotland, where they went as accompanists to Johnny Gentle, allegedly Stu Sutcliffe suggested changing the band's name to The Silver Beatles. The idea of turning a beetle into a beatle is also credited to Stew.
In those years, Liverpool was a rather restless port city, and the violent performances of John and his guys warmed up the lively Liverpool youth. During one of the concerts, John in a rather rude manner walked to the address of a noisy company. After the performance, they were brutally beaten, and Stu got the most. He, already lying down, was kicked several times with a heavy boot on the head (according to another version, Stu was severely beaten by John Lennon). Arriving home and, despite the bleeding of a broken head, he did not allow his mother to call a doctor. Perhaps this played a fatal role in his short life.
During his first trip to Hamburg, Stu was introduced to Astrid Kirchherr, a young photography designer. They instantly felt an extraordinary sympathy for each other. Astrid changed the style of Stew's clothes and made him a completely new unusual hairstyle, which the rest of the Beatles really liked and became theirs. calling card on for a long time. The mutual affection of Stu and Astrid was so strong that Stu never returned from his second Hamburg trip to his homeland. After consulting with Astrid, he decided to leave the rest of the Beatles, which upset John very much and entered the Hamburg State Art College, where Astrid studied.
Stew died on April 10, 1962 from a cerebral hemorrhage, which was the result of an ill-fated Liverpool fight (and possibly a beating by John Lennon).
In an unkind twist of fate, the day after his death, The Beatles arrived in Germany, starting their third Hamburg tour. Throughout his life, John could not forgive himself for not attending Stew Sutcliffe's funeral.
British artist, also known as the former bass guitarist of The Beatles (he performed in it in 1959-1961).
Stewart's father was Charles Sutcliffe, a naval officer who often went to sea when Stewart was young. His mother, Millie, was a school teacher. Sutcliffe had two sisters: Pauline and Joyce. Steward was born at the Simpson Memorial Maternity Pavilion Hospital in Edinburgh, Scotland. He grew up at 37 Aigburt Drive in Liverpool and attended Prescott School.
Sutcliffe was fond of painting since childhood and entered the Liverpool Art College, where he met John Lennon.
The Beatles
Sutcliffe was a talented artist, but Lennon persuaded him to buy a bass guitar so that he could play in his band Quarrymen, renamed The Beatles a few months later. Sutcliffe used to play acoustic guitar, but his bass technique was rather poor, and he continued to paint in parallel. A little later, constant drummer Pete Best joined Lennon, McCartney, Harrison and Sutcliffe, and in this lineup the Beatles moved to Hamburg, where they performed until the end of 1960. At the same time, Sutcliffe met Astrid Kirchherr, a student at the Hamburg Art College, who studied photography. Kirchherr and Sutcliffe fell in love with each other, already in November 1960, their engagement took place. After a second visit to Hamburg in 1961 and a recording session with local singer Tony Sheridan (the Beatles were the backing band), Sutcliffe remained in Hamburg with Astrid, where he continued painting.
Death
On April 10, 1962, Stuart Sutcliffe died of a cerebral hemorrhage. Previously, he suffered from severe pain in my head. The exact cause of the pain is unknown. According to one version, the cause of death was injuries received during a fight with hooligans during a tour of England in early 1961, when, during a tour of Literland in a tavern, while singing songs, a group of drunken visitors armed with beer bottles and bar counters, dissatisfied with the performance of the Beatles, attacked them. Everyone except McCartney was hurt, but Sutcliffe, who received a head injury, was the hardest of all.
Painting
Helen Anderson (a student) recalled that Stewart's early work was very aggressive, with dark colors. One of his paintings was shown at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool as part of the John Moores Exhibition between November 1959 and January 1960. After the exhibition, Moores bought Sutcliffe's canvas for a price of £65, which was equal to 6-7 weeks of work for the average working person.
After meeting Astrid, Sutcliffe decided to leave The Beatles, and entered the Hamburg College of Art in June 1961 under the tutelage of Paolizzi, who later wrote a report that Sutcliffe was one of his "best students". Sutcliffe's few surviving works show influences from British and European artists, similar to the contemporary Expressionists of the United States. His early work is figuratively reminiscent of a school shell by John Bratby in particular, although Sutcliffe was producing abstract works by the late 1950s, including Summer Painting, which Moores acquired. Rod Murray recalled that the painting was painted on board, not canvas, and had to be cut in two (because of its size). Murray added that only one of the pieces actually made it to the show (because they stopped at a pub to celebrate), but he sold the other piece. Moores bought it for his son...
The Sutcliffe works bear a certain juxtaposition with the work of John Hoyliland and Nicolas de Stael, although they were more lyrical. His later works, usually untitled, are built from a large incomplete slab of pigment in the spirit of de Stael, and overuse linear elements, thereby creating the effect of enclosed spaces. Hamburg Workshop No. 2 was purchased from the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and is one workshop in the Hamburg series in which surface and color change the production atmosphere. European artists(including Paolozzi) were interested in Sutcliffe. Art Gallery Walker was replenished with other works of Sutcliffe, among which: "Self-portrait" (on coal) and "Crucifixion".
Anthology
The Beatles created an album, Anthology 1, consisting mostly of the band's previously unreleased recordings from the early days, and a compilation was released in 1995. Sutcliffe's photo on the cover of the Anthology was located in the upper right corner. The steward can be found on the cover of the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, released 28 years before the release of the Anthology.
He played three songs with the Beatles that the band recorded in 1960: "Hallelujah, I Love Her So", "You'll Be Mine" and "Cayenne".
