2. INTRODUCTION
The Beatles were a legend, and are still one
today. They were formed in 1960 in Liverpool,
London. They can be considered one of the most
successful bands in the history of popular music.
The four people in the band are Paul McCartney,
John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
Along with popular music The Beatles also made
classical and rock songs. Some of their famous
songs include Here Comes the Sun, Eleanor Rigby,
and I Want to Hold Your Hand. Click me
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3. The Quarrymen to The Beatles
In March 1957 John Lennon created a group called The Quarrymen with
some of his school friends. After meeting John Paul McCartney joined the
band and later invited George Harrison to join as well. John’s school
friends ended up leaving the group in 1960 and going off to study at
Liverpool College of Art. Stuart Sutcliffe joined the band in January 1960
and suggested that they change their name to The Beetles. They tried out
lots of names such as Johnny and the Moondogs, Long John and The
Beatels, but none of them were as good as the name The Beatles. They
were still without a drummer until Pete Best came along, he was then
later replaced by Ringo Starr as the manager had complained about Pete's
drumming. Stuart Sutcliffe unfortunately had to leave the band in April
1962 as he died of brain trauma. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George
Harrison, and Ringo Starr were the only remaining Beatles until the band
broke up in 1970.
4. GEORGE HARRISON
JOHN LENNON
George Harrison was a rock guitarist, until
John Lennon was one of the singers in The
he died on November 29th 2001. He joined
Beatles. He was 20 when The Beatles formed
the Beatles when he was 27 and was 37
and was 30 when they split up. John Lennon
when The Beatles broke up in 1970. After
was one of the founding members of The
the Beatles broke up George Harrison
Beatles along with Paul McCartney. He was
joined the band The Traveling Wilburys
voted 5th greatest singer of all time by the
where he played alongside Bob Dylan, Tom
Rolling Stone. After The Beatles split up John
Petty, David Lynne, and Roy Orbison. He
embarked on a solo career, one if his most
was also a film and record producer, and
famous songs is “Give Peace a Chance”. John
was listed as number 21 in the Rolling
Lennon was murdered on December 8th 1980
Stone’s 100 best guitarists of all time.
at just 40 years old.
RINGO STARR PAUL MCCARTNEY
Ringo Starr was the drummer for The According to the Guinness Book of World
Beatles. Ringo was 22 years old when he Records Paul McCartney is the most
took over for The Beatles drummer Pete successful singer/songwriters ever. He
Best in August 1962 and was 30 years old created The Beatles (originally the
when The Beatles broke up. Ringo Starr also Quarrymen) at just 18 with the help of
was the lead singer in some of the Beatles John Lennon. After leaving The Beatles Paul
tunes such as “Yellow Submarine” and “With embarked on a solo career and formed the
a Little Help From my Friends”. Did you know band Wings. Paul McCartney has earned 32
that Ringo Starr narrated the first two series number one singles and over 15.5 million
of the kids show “Thomas the Tank”. albums sold.
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5. Beatlemania
Beatlemania was the term used to describe the fans passion
for The Beatles during the early years of their success. The
name may have come from the term Litszomania used to
describe the fans response to the concert pianist Franz Liszt.
Beatlemania became popular in North America as well as The
Beatles had performed on The Ed Sullivan Show. The name
Beatlemania was also used for various tribute groups
dedicated to singing songs by The Beatles.
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6. Top Three Beatles Albums
Sgt. Peppers Lonely
Abbey Road The Beatles
Hearts Club Band
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Abbey Road was the eleventh The Beatles album or more
Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts
album produced by the Beatles. commonly known as the
Club Band was the eighth
It was the final album released “White Album” was the ninth
album produced by the
by the Beatles before they album released by the Beatles.
Beatles. It was made by
broke up in 1970. Even though It was originally called A dolls
the company Parlophone
Let it Be was released House but another band put
and the producers name
afterwards most of the out a similar album so it was
was again George Martin.
recording was done before changed. The recording
Abbey Road. It was made by company was Apple and the
Apple and the producer was producer was George Martin
George Martin.
7. Top 4 Songs
1. A Day in The Life 2. I Want to Hold your Hand
A Day in The Life was released by I Want to Hold Your Hand was produced
The Beatles in 1967. It was the final by the Beatles in 1963. It was there first
track on the album Sgt. Peppers song to reach number one in Billboards
Lonely Hearts Band. The song was Hot 100. This was The Beatles best
written by John Lennon and Paul selling singe world wide.
McCartney, and is #1 on the Rolling
Stones Top Ten Beatles songs list.
3. Yesterday
4. Come Together
Yesterday was recorded by The Beatles
Come Together was written by John
in 1965. It was said to be one of the
Lennon in 1969. It was part of the
best Beatles songs of all time , by MTV.
album Abbey Road, and was rated
It was part of the Album called Help,
#9 on the Rolling Stones list of 100
and was given a spot in the Grammy
best Beatles songs. This song was
Hall of Fame in 1997.
inspired by Tim Leary's campaign for
Governor of California called “Come
Together, Join the Party”.
8. MOVIES
HELP! HARD DAYS NIGHT
Running Time: 92min Running Time: 87 min
Release Date: July 29th 1965 Release Date: July 6th 1964
Producer: Walter Shenson Producer: Walter Shenson
Director: Richard Lester Director: Richard Lester
Starring: The Beatles, Leo McKern, Eleanor Starring: The Beatles, Wilfrid Brambell,
Bron, Victor Spinetti, and Roy Kinnear Norman Rossington, Victor Spinetti,
Summary: Ringo gets an ancient ring stuck and John Junkin
on his finger and the Kaili people want Summary: Hard Days Night follows the
it back. But so do some evil mad Beatles through the early
scientists. The Beatles are chased all ``Beatlemania``. During this movie
over the world by the Kaili people and the Beatles have to avoid crazy
the mad-scientists, who are trying to fans, keep away from the press, and
retrieve the ring from Ringo's finger. disobey their managers. As well as
taking care of Paul's crazy
grandfather.
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10. Break-Up
The Beatles officially broke up in 1970, even though John Lennon
announced his departure to the rest of the group in August 1969.
Paul McCartney was the second to go, when he announced his
departure on April 10th 1970. On December 31st 1970 McCartney
made it official by filing a suit for the dissolution of The Beatles.
Legal disputes continued on after the break-up, and the disbanding
of partnership did not take effect until 1975.
The Beatles broke up because they were not enjoying themselves
anymore. Paul McCartney said “It was becoming a miserable
experience; I thought that it was the end of the road for all of us.
We were becoming unpleasant people- not just to ourselves as well
as to other people.”
