Photos include: 1) Clark Race, Paul McCartney and "Murray the K" Kaufmann (in his trademark Porkpie hat). 2) Ringo Star. Clark Race, and John Lennon. 3) Clark Race, Ringo Star, and Paul McCartney. 4) Clark Race and Ringo Star. 5) Ringo Star. 6) Clark Race, Ringo Star, and "Murray the K" Kaufmann. 7) Clark Race and George Harrison. 8) Clark Race and George Harrison.
These phots document Clark Race and "Murray the K" Kaufmann as they interviewed the Beatles prior to their April 28,1964 appearance on the television special "A Hard Day's Night" at Wembley Park Studios, London. This special was held on the set of "Ready, Set, Go'. These eight photographs were taken by Bob Rimes to document Race's and Kaufmann's interviews.
The Beatles manager, Brian Epstein invited Clark Race and "Murray the K" Kaufmann to London to interview the band prior to their appearance on the television special. Bob Rimes accompanied Clark Race on the trip and documented the interviews.
Bob Rimes (1993-2016) was a native of Michigan and joined the staff of WWJ-Radio, Detroit after receiving his master's degree in Telecommunications from Michigan State University (he wrote his thesis on WWJ's beginnings as the first radio station in the United States). It was during his tenure at WWJ that he became friends with Harry Wayne, Art Director at WWJ. His next position was with KDKA Pittsburgh (which also claimed to be the first radio station in the United States). His position at KDKA allowed him to travel to London with Clark Race and "Murray the K" Kaufmann to not only strengthen the station's ties with Epstein, but also to document this event.
Provenance: Collection of Robert Pedroza, Westland, MI. Purchased 1979 from the collection of Harry Wayne, Art Director, WWJ-TV, Detroit. Gifted to Wayne in 1964 by Bob Rimes, KDKA Radio, Pittsburgh, PA. Rines obtained the autographs when he went to London with disc jockey Clark Race to interview the Beatles on the set of the ITV show "Around the Beatles".
Dimensions:8 PCS x H 8" W 10"
Excellent. No tears or stains or repairs. Framed (loosely) since 1979 and stored in a briefcase. No fading or light damage. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the “Request Condition Report” or “Ask a Question” buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.
Collection of Robert Pedroza, Westland, MI. Purchased 1979 from the collection of Harry Wayne, Art Director, WWJ-TV, Detroit. Gifted to Wayne in 1964 by Bob Rimes, KDKA Radio, Pittsburgh, PA. Rines obtained the autographs when he went to London with disc jockey Clark Race to interview the Beatles on the set of the ITV show "Around the Beatles".
