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British Rock musicians Paul McCartney (left) and John Lennon (1940 – 1980), of the group the Beatles, perform on the set of 'The Ed Sullivan Show' at CBS's Studio 50, New York, New York, February 8, 1964. The photo was taken during rehearsals for the group's debut performance on the show the following day. Note that the backdrop was very different from the one used in the broadcast. (Photo by Paul Popper/Popperfoto via Getty Images/Getty Images)
MANDATORY CREDIT Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images) Van Halen brothers photo shoot in Tokyo, Japan, June 1978. L-R Eddie Van Halen (guitar), Alex Van Halen (drums). (Photo by Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images)