'It Was The Nose That Got Me In Trouble': How John Lennon's Desperate Attempts to Dodge Beatlemania Changed Pop Culture Forever

From stick-on moustaches to elaborate aliases, the Beatles' increasingly bizarre attempts to escape their fans became the template for modern celebrity - but John's nose kept giving the game away

• John Lennon revealed his distinctive nose always gave him away, despite elaborate disguise attempts that included Brando-style cotton wool stuffing

• The Beatles' unprecedented fame led to increasingly elaborate security measures that would become standard practice for future megastars

• Their experience created the modern template for celebrity security - fr…