The Beatles Influence On Rock And Roll
The Beatles is an English rock band who has been the most influential performer in the history of rock. Rock is the vocal music with a hard, driving beat, and heavily amplified sound. A new era of British influence began in 1964 with the American tour of the Beatles. The Beatles were popular during the Vietnam war in America, and used their lyrics to express their beliefs on politics and social. Their music united a generation together. The Beatles ruled the popular music in the United States.
In 1960, the rock band, the Beatles, was formed in Liverpool, England. The group spend most of their time playing in Hamburg, Germany. The Beatles originally consisted of singers Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, along with bassist Stu Sutcliffe, and drummer Pete Best. After Sutcliffe and Best departed, McCartney took over the base and Ringo Starr took on drums. All four members contributed vocals, but Lennon and McCartney's singing and song writing partnership stood out. In 1966, controversy arose when Lennon commented on the band's popularity. Despite this, the band continued to make hits. Over the course of their 1969 recording sessions for the album Let it be, the Beatles began to fall apart. Then they …show more content…
Chuck Berry was the band’s most influential artist. Not only did Berry impact their music, but the Beatles also recorded covers of Berry’s music. Chuck Berry still had an influence on the Beatles late in their career. When the Beatles released Come Together, John Lennon was sued for copyright issues on Berry’s song, You Can't Catch Me ("The Beatles"). Carl Perkins not only influenced the Beatles but also Elvis Presley. The Beatles early shows included some of Perkins’ tunes. The Beatles’ guitarist, Harrison, continued to use Perkins’ tunes until the band’s breakup. American rock and roll greatly impacted the Beatles, particularly by black
In 1960, the rock band, the Beatles, was formed in Liverpool, England. The group spend most of their time playing in Hamburg, Germany. The Beatles originally consisted of singers Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, along with bassist Stu Sutcliffe, and drummer Pete Best. After Sutcliffe and Best departed, McCartney took over the base and Ringo Starr took on drums. All four members contributed vocals, but Lennon and McCartney's singing and song writing partnership stood out. In 1966, controversy arose when Lennon commented on the band's popularity. Despite this, the band continued to make hits. Over the course of their 1969 recording sessions for the album Let it be, the Beatles began to fall apart. Then they …show more content…
Chuck Berry was the band’s most influential artist. Not only did Berry impact their music, but the Beatles also recorded covers of Berry’s music. Chuck Berry still had an influence on the Beatles late in their career. When the Beatles released Come Together, John Lennon was sued for copyright issues on Berry’s song, You Can't Catch Me ("The Beatles"). Carl Perkins not only influenced the Beatles but also Elvis Presley. The Beatles early shows included some of Perkins’ tunes. The Beatles’ guitarist, Harrison, continued to use Perkins’ tunes until the band’s breakup. American rock and roll greatly impacted the Beatles, particularly by black