Where are the Abbey Road Studios, what year was the famous Beatles album cover shot and who else has recorded music there? | The Sun

THE Beatles crossing Abbey road, which was the album cover of their record of the same name, is one of the most famous photos in history.

Here, you can find out where it was shot, and who took the picture.

When was the iconic Abbey Road album cover shot?

The album cover for The Beatles' Abbey Road – taken outside the studio on August 8, 1969 – is one of the most iconic of all time.

The world famous recording studio is located at 3 Abbey Road in the City of Westminster, London.

Formerly known as the EMI Recording Studios, it was established in November 1931.

It was set up by the Gramophone Company, a predecessor of iconic British firm EMI.

The British Government granted it Grade II listed status in 2010, saving it from major alterations.

It shows John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison on a zebra crossing outside the building.

The image was taken by photographer Iain Macmillan and apparently based on ideas sketched by McCartney.

Macmillan was only given around ten minutes to take the photo while he stood on a step ladder and a policeman held traffic up.

Although The Beatles are best known for recording at the studio, it was a hive of activity for some of the biggest names in music in the 60s.

NME claimed White Album by the band was the best album recorded at the studios, with The Zombies' Odessey and Oracle at No2.

Pink Floyd recorded most of their late 1960s to mid-1970s albums here, returning only in 1988 for more work.

Other artists include James Blunt, Mary J Blige, Kanye West, Bastille, Dido, Foo Fighters, The Hollies, Elton John and Michael Jackson.