THE BEATLES

INFORMATION
The Beatles were a rock band which started in Liverpool, England in 1960. They were, and still are, one of the most successful and influential bands in the history of modern music. The Beatles used parts of many music genres through their career, including classical, psychodelic rock and pop music. The members of the band were John Lennon (rhythm guitar, keyboards), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, keyboards), George Harrison (lead guitar, sitar) and Ringo Starr (drums, percussion).

BAND MEMBERS

History of the Beatles

Starting in 1957, John Lennon and several of his friends played in a British band called the Quarrymen. Over the next few years, the members of the band changed, and by 1960, the band was called The Beatles. They did not have their first hit until 1962. In November 1962 their song, 'Please Please Me', reached the number 1 position on the British charts.

INFLUENCE
They first came to the United States in 1964. They were met at the airport by thousands of screaming American teenagers. The Beatles were so popular that they were attacked by screaming fans everywhere they went around the world. The effect they had on their fans was known as 'Beatlemania'.

THE BREAK- UP
The Beatles broke up in 1970 because of the pressures of fame and each member becoming more independent both in their personal lives and musically. The band was still very popular all over the world after they broke up They have sold more than one billion records, including albums and singles. Their music is still important and still influences many musicians. Musicians today perform cover versions of Beatles' songs, and people everywhere still listen to their music

The famous song

Their song 'Yesterday' is one of the most popular songs for other artists to sing.[2] It is also the song that has been played the most on radio ever.

ALBUMS
Please Please Me (1963) With the Beatles (1963) A Hard Day's Night (1964) Beatles for Sale (1964) Help! (1965) Rubber Soul (1965) Revolver (1966) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) Magical Mystery Tour (1967) (Double EP) The Beatles (better known as the "White Album") (1968) Yellow Submarine (1969) Abbey Road (1969) Let It Be (1970)