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Klaus Voormann

Meet Klaus Voormann, the super-talented artist and musician who helped make music history with The Beatles and more!

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Art Exhibition Klaus Voormann „It Started In Hamburg” Vernissage Oct 30, 2018 (43845854980)

Art Exhibition Klaus Voormann „It Started In Hamburg” Vernissage Oct 30, 2018 (43845854980)

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Art Exhibition | Klaus Voormann: „It Started In Hamburg” | Vernissage | Oct 30, 2018
Art Exhibition | Klaus Voormann: „It Started In Hamburg” | Vernissage | Oct 30, 2018
Art Exhibition | Klaus Voormann: „It Started In Hamburg” | Vernissage | Oct 30, 2018
Art Exhibition Klaus Voormann „It Started In Hamburg” Vernissage Oct 30, 2018 (44939241194)
Art Exhibition | Klaus Voormann: „It Started In Hamburg” | Vernissage | Oct 30, 2018
Art Exhibition | Klaus Voormann: „It Started In Hamburg” | Vernissage | Oct 30, 2018
Art Exhibition | Klaus Voormann: „It Started In Hamburg” | Vernissage | Oct 30, 2018
Art Exhibition | Klaus Voormann: „It Started In Hamburg” | Vernissage | Oct 30, 2018
Art Exhibition | Klaus Voormann: „It Started In Hamburg” | Vernissage | Oct 30, 2018
Art Exhibition | Klaus Voormann: „It Started In Hamburg” | Vernissage | Oct 30, 2018
Art Exhibition | Klaus Voormann: „It Started In Hamburg” | Vernissage | Oct 30, 2018

Key Facts

Born
April 29, 1938.
Known For
Designing album covers and playing bass guitar.
Famous Artwork
The Beatles' 'Revolver' album cover.
Musical Collaborations
Worked with The Beatles, Carly Simon, and Lou Reed.

Who is Klaus Voormann?

Imagine a person who can draw amazing pictures and play super cool music! That's Klaus Voormann. He's an artist who makes fantastic album covers and a musician who plays the bass guitar. He was even part of a famous band called Manfred Mann. Klaus has worked with some of the most famous musicians in the world, like The Beatles, making their music and art even more special.

Friends with The Beatles!

Klaus became great friends with The Beatles way back when they were just starting out in Germany. He even lived with George Harrison and Ringo Starr in London for a while! Klaus is the super-smart artist who designed the cover for The Beatles' album called 'Revolver'.

It was so good that he won a special award for it. He also drew the pictures for their song sheets. He's like a secret member of their creative team!

Making Music Magic

Klaus didn't just draw for The Beatles; he played the bass guitar on many of their solo songs after the band broke up. He also played on famous songs by other stars, like Carly Simon's 'You're So Vain'. And guess what? He helped a band called Trio make their super catchy song 'Da Da Da' famous all around the world! He's like a music wizard, making hits happen.

Art That Rocks!

Klaus's art isn't just for The Beatles. He's designed album covers for tons of other cool bands too! Think of bands like the Bee Gees and Harry Nilsson. He even designed the artwork for The Beatles Anthology albums later on. His drawings and paintings have been seen by millions of people all over the world, making music look as exciting as it sounds.

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