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The Life and Career of Stuart Sutcliffe, born Stuart Fergusson Victor Sutcliffe on June 23, 1940, in Edinburgh, Scotland, was an artist and musician who is best known for his brief but significant involvement with The Beatles. Sutcliffe played bass guitar for the band during their early years and made important contributions to their image and artistic development. In 1959, Sutcliffe met John Lennon at the Liverpool College of Art, where they both studied. Lennon convinced Sutcliffe to join his band, which was then called The Quarrymen, as the bassist. Sutcliffe's limited musical experience didn't hinder his dedication, and he quickly became an integral part of the group's evolving sound and image. During his time with The Beatles, Sutcliffe played bass on stage and in the studio, contributing to their performances at various venues in Liverpool and Hamburg, Germany. However, his musical abilities were still developing, and he struggled with the technical aspects of playing bass
