The Beatles

The Origin of The Beatles The origin of the phenomenon that became the Beatles can be traced to 1957 when Paul McCartney (b. 18 June 1942, Liverpool, England) successfully auditioned at a church fête in Woolton, Liverpool, for the guitarist's position in the Quarrymen, a skiffle group led by John Lennon (b. 9 October 1940, Liverpool, England, d. 8 December 1980, New York, USA). Within a year, two more musicians had been brought in, the 15-year-old guitarist George Harrison (b. 25 February 1943

school, I was a huge Beatles enthusiast. They felt so right, that I connected to their music on a whole other level. How does someone bon in the 1990’s learn to love music from the 60’s and 70’s? My Beatles’ captivation began when my father and I listened to their songs on our daily commute to school. We would sing along with every song on our daily commute to school. We would sing along with every song, especially Help! and Come Together. At home I listened to even more Beatles music and I began collecting

artists to create new music that they would not have thought of before. In various ways, Britain and America have influenced and inspired one another for many years. Music was, and still is, a huge connecting factor between the two countries. The Beatles and Bob Dylan, two of the most famous artists of all time, demonstrate how Britain and America had a profound influence on each country’s music culture. In the beginning of American history, America was heavily influenced by Britain because it was

continued to impact the world to this day. The Beatles became the biggest American rock and roll band of their time. Their rise of fame boomed in the year of 1963- coming out with their greatest hits of all time. Everyone during their time craved the Beatles and their extravagant music. One of the first big promoters for the Beatles was when a “popular frenzy prompted British newspaperman coined] a new word for the phenomenons: Beatlemania”(“The Beatles 1”). Beatlemania was established

On April 4th, 1964, The Beatles were the first and only band to hold the first five positions on the Billboard charts (billboard). To this day, they still hold the record on the Billboard charts for having the most No. 1 singles with a leading number of 20. They even went as far as receiving MBE (Members of the British Empire) medals from Queen Elizabeth II for their musical achievements (telegraph). The Fab Four were undoubtedly successful musicians. When they rose to fame, they brought a new type

the rest of the world I knew who The Beatles were. Though I knew very little about them, I was aware of their impact on the music industry and I knew a song or two. Let’s just say I appreciated their music, but didn’t connect to it at all. It was until I attended this show in the spring of my Freshman year and heard Because that I fell in love with the band. All those who know me well and all those who don’t know me as much, are aware that I’m a huge Beatles enthusiast, to say the least. The band

The Beatles is a legendary British rock band from Liverpool, England that left an impression to the Sixties Era. The “Fab Four” are John Lennon, singer and songwriter, Paul McCartney, singer and songwriter, George Harrison, songwriter, guitarist, and musician, and Ringo Starr, drummer, singer, songwriter, and actor, sold more than a billion records in April 4, 1964 (Simon 1). The Beatles’ composer, John Lennon, had a stunning gift for writing songs. Because rock and roll is considered a structure

Hello, The Name's, John Winston Lennon and I’m singer and songwriter from the band the Beatles. I was born in Liverpool on October 9, 1940. When I was around five years old, my parents separated and I started to live with my aunt Mimi. At the age of five my mother wanted me to choose between her and my father. I first chose my father, but when his mother walked out on me I ran after her. I couldn’t bare to not be without her. Anyway on a happier note, at a young age, I was always interested in music

The Beatles Have you ever heard the song “Twist and Shout”, then you may have heard of The Beatles. Ringo,John,Paul,and George were all born in Liverpool,England. Ringo was born July 7,1940,John was born October 9,1940,Paul was born June 18,1942 George was born February 25,1943. At the age of 6 Ringo got appendicitis he was in a coma and didn't wake up for 10 weeks after he woke up he was still sick,he had to stay in the hospital another year. Johns mom died when she was hit by a car just before

The Beatles influence on Boy Bands Delaney Gokey MUS-210-220N Spring Semester 2015 The Beatles have had a great impact on music. They have influenced many different artists and bands. Mostly, they were the first real boy band and many have tried to recreate their success through creating their own boy band. They set the standards for boy bands during their time. The Beatles paved the way for the creation of boy bands over the past fifty-five years. The Beatles were the first band that got