It was 9 February 1964 when The Beatles stepped on the multi-arrowed stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater and knocked out America. Now, thanks to the upcoming The Beatles: Rock Band, you can do the same.
Below is a larger photo of the incredible recreation of that most iconic backdrop.
Drool if you must, we totally understand.
What level in the game the Ed Sullivan stage appears, we still don't know. But as The Fab Four's guest shots on the show were an indelible part of Beatles lore, it only makes sense that players get a chance to make television history.
Want the full effect? Click on the official website for The Beatles: Rock Band and view the backdrop with the sounds of screaming, adoring girls.
Are we pre-ordering this baby? Yeah, yeah, yeah!
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Joe is a freelance journalist who has, over the past few decades, interviewed hundreds of guitarists for Guitar World, Guitar Player, MusicRadar and Classic Rock. He is also a former editor of Guitar World, contributing writer for Guitar Aficionado and VP of A&R for Island Records. He’s an enthusiastic guitarist, but he’s nowhere near the likes of the people he interviews. Surprisingly, his skills are more suited to the drums. If you need a drummer for your Beatles tribute band, look him up.
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