b'36Victor Clarence Grimmett(19232017), the photographer in the right pace at the right time.Vic Grimmett, already a well-known Adelaide freelanceConfessions of an Adelaide Flasher [2007, Adelaide, photographer, was one of the lucky few to gain access toNexus Print Solutions], and they were exhibited at an The Beatles during their tumultuous two-day visit to theexhibition which accompanied the launch of the book.city in early June 1964. He was present at the airport whenFor the first time, Beatles collectors in Australia and around they landed, during the motorcade into town, the pressthe world, have the opportunity to purchase these original conferences and the concerts. photographs, (Lots 167197) made and signed by the Five of his photographs were purchased by The Australianphotographer who was with them at the very dawn of their Womens Weekly; the rest languished in a cupboard inremarkable, history making careers. Finally, Lots 198201, Vics study, until just before his retirement, in 1995, whenare four original prints of Vic Grimmetts, which capture the he rediscovered them and made the prints you will find inbeauty and power of Rudolf Nureyevs dancing during his the following listing. He had them mounted and framed,performances in Adelaide in March 1970.and proudly signed each of his works in the margin of thePlease note that copyright in these images resides mount below the image. with the Grimmett family. Contact details are available These original signed images were shown onceupon request.again, when Vic published a book about his career, Music & Recordings including The Beatles in Australia (1964)The BeatlesLots 167197 Rudolf NureyevLots 198201166 168Collection of backstage passes and badges for 1990s tours ofJohn, Paul & Jim, Adelaide airport 1964.Australia by various artists and bands, includes Bryan Adams,Original colour print,Lenny Kravitz, Skid Row, George Thorogood, Meatloaf, Redsigned by Vic Grimmett in the lower margin,Hot Chilli Peppers and U2. Also includes rare itinerary booklet24.5 x 29.5cm, 35 x 39cm overall.for The Cult Australia and New Zealand Tour, 1995. (20 items). The photograph shows John Lennon, Paul McCartney and $150200Jimmie Nicol at Adelaide airport, 12 June 1964.$5001,000167Paul leads the way, Adelaide airport 1964. 169Original colour print, Beatles Adelaide Airport 1964.signed by Vic Grimmett in the lower margin, Original colour print,24.5 x 24.5cm, 35 x 34cm overall. signed by Vic Grimmett in the lower margin,The photograph shows Paul McCartney walking the tarmac at24.5 x 24.5cm, 35 x 34cm overall.Adelaide airport, surrounded by photographers and journalists.The photograph shows John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jimmie John Lennon and Jimmie Nicol can be seen behind him. Nicol and George Harrison disembarking from the plane at Adelaide was the Beatles first stop in Australia as part ofAdelaide airport, 12 June 1964.their 1964 World Tour. 300,000 people lined the streets of$1,0002,000Adelaide to greet the Beatles on their journey along the Anzac Highway from the airport to the Town Hall on June 12th 1964. The Beatles and Nicol, Ringo Starrs replacement, performed four concerts over two nights in Adelaide before moving on to Melbourne where they were rejoined by Starr.$5001,000'