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Shortly after he won a John Moores prize in an art competition he entered; Moores personally bought Sutcliffe's entry. He planned to spend the money on art supplies; his college classmate John Lennon persuaded him to buy a Bass Guitar (a Hofner President) instead.
Sutcliffe thought belonging to a band would improve his public persona, but he turned out to have limited musical talent, and usually played with his back to the audience, so they couldn't see how few notes he was actually playing.
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When did stu sutcliffe join the beatles?
January 1960
What instrument did Stuart sutcliffe play in the Beatles?
He was a bassist, but to say he actually played it is a stretch.
Was any of John Lennon's friend in the Beatles?
Lennon's closest friend was Stuart Sutcliffe, who was briefly with the Beatles in their early Hamburg days.
Who played bass for the Beatles before Paul McCartney?
Stuart Sutcliffe was the original bass guitarist for the Beatles. He quit to return to Art school.Yes he did
Who is the original line up for the beatles?
John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe, and Pete Best.
Were there always four beatles in The Beatles?
The original line-up of the Beatles was John, Paul, George, John's art school friend Stuart Sutcliffe and original drummer, Pete Best.
Where was Stuart Sutcliffe born?
Stuart Sutcliffe was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
How many beatles were there in the rock band'?
For most of their career there were four Beatles. Before their fame, they were a five piece with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass and Pete Best on drums.
How did Stuart sucliffle join the beatles?
He was a friend of John Lennon.
What is Stuart Sutcliffe's birthday?
Stuart Sutcliffe was born on June 23, 1940.
When was Stuart Sutcliffe born?
Stuart Sutcliffe was born on June 23, 1940.
What has the author Stuart Sutcliffe written?
Stuart Sutcliffe has written: 'Buildings and energy'
