Most Beatles impersonators: Mexico breaks Guinness World Records record (VIDEO)
MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Hundreds of Beatles fans gathered in the country's capital over the weekend to set a new World Record for most people dressed up resembling the members of the iconic British band; a total of 294 fans sporting fake mustaches and wigs resembling The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club album cover went to a park in Mexico City and sang the band's famous song "Let It Be," setting the new world record for the Most Beatles impersonators,
according to the World Record Academy. Photo: A total of 294 fans sporting fake mustaches and wigs resembling The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club album cover went to a park in Mexico City. Photo: Alfredo Estrella/ AFP (enlarge photo)
The Guinness World Records' record for the largest gathering of Elvis impersonators is 895, achieved by Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort (USA) in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA, on 12 July 2014.
Guinness World Records also recognized the world record for the largest gathering of ABBA impersonators is 368 individuals, or 92 bands, and took place at Kew Primary School in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 17 November in celebration of Guinness World Records Day 2011. Mexico has a long history of record-breaking feats, including the most people kissing simultaneously (39,897 people on Valentine's Day 2009), the largest display of public nudity and the world's largest meatball.
A total of 294 fans sporting fake mustaches and wigs resembling The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club album cover went to a park in Mexico City. They sang the band's famous song "Let It Be."
Other world records include the most "Thriller" dancers honoring the late Michael Jackson, the world's largest tamale and the largest taco line.
