‘Anfetas’ para trabajar, saludos nazis y un compañero muerto: así fue el “Erasmus” de los Beatles en Hamburgo
Un libro y un nuevo documental exploran los turbulentos años que la banda de Liverpool pasó ganándose la vida en Alemania antes de alcanzar la fama, donde conformaron su imagen y estilo
The Beatles' stint in Hamburg, Germany between 1960 and 1962 was marked by numerous incidents that left a lasting impact on the band, with one infamous story involving Paul McCartney taking a stand against the subpar living conditions. McCartney recounted the event during an interview for his latest album, The Boys Of Dungeon Lane, while munching on a vegan nugget. The anecdote, which he shared while gesturing with his hands, described the oppressive atmosphere of their temporary accommodation, which had concrete walls.
As the band prepared to leave, McCartney recounted, they decided to make a symbolic protest against their dismal lodging. They removed the bandleader Pete Best's condom, which he had been wearing, and jammed it into a wall socket. Once ignited, the condom began to burn brightly, providing a small source of warmth and light in their otherwise bleak living quarters.
McCartney described the sight as a thrilling spectacle. "They burn very well, have you ever lit one? You haven't truly lived until you've set fire to a condom," he declared, a grin spreading across his face.
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