Beatles: They were really tired of photo shoots and were actually quite excited to use the props in the original picture (as you can see from their reaction). The replacement photo sucks and you can see the resentment in their faces. You may already know this but they were forced to stick the new photo over the old on some of the existing copies. I actually have one:
I do think the photo was advocating violence and perhaps it should be reported by the woman to the police? Not sure if FB has any recourse though? We shall see how they react.
Should have stuck with the old one. At least in that one they could pretend to still enjoy being the Beetles.
Record stores refused to sell it. They put paper over it and thought it was obscene. Isn't it amazing how much has changed? This image today is completely benign.
The only purpose for this kind of stuff is to shock and offend people. That end is meaningless and honestly, stupid.
Yep, could've done without that. But yes, that's the point.. a lot has changed.