7. Looking back, why do people believe the Beatles were such a massive success in the United States, changing pop music forever?…
Many know The Beatles as the most popular and influential music group of the 20th century. In the early 1960's, their popularity grew rather rapidly. They continued gaining popularity well through the 1960's. Although their popularity has decreased somewhat over time, the influences they have contributed during their career have remained apparent even today.…
If we talk about the greatest bands of all time, one band who falls under that category without a doubt is The Beatles ! The Beatles are not only known in America but throughout the world as one of the greatest bands in the twentieth century. They impacted America and played a huge role in American popular music in the sixties. The Band consisted of 4 members. There was the rhythm guitarist\vocalist John Lennon, the bass guitarist\vocalist Paul McCartney, the lead guitarist\vocalist George Harrison and last the drummer\percussionist\vocalist Richard Starkey, better known as Ringo Starr. First let's start with John Lennon. His full name is John Winston Ono Lennon. He was born on the day October 9th 1940 in Liverpool England…
Paul McCartney has been named the most successful songwriter of all time. He has been awarded on numerous occasions, has topped the charts both in the U.S. and in the U.K. dozens of times, has been an active spokesperson for multiple charities and non-profit organizations throughout his career and still writes and performs todaythroughout the world. A full list of his discography can be seen here.…
Even though, there were some rough times in John’s early life, his teen-age years were very important to his success. At the age of sixteen, John met fifteen-year-old Paul McCartney at a church party and asked him to join his band, which at this time was the Quarry Men. The Quarry Men…
With Prince being the most influential artist of all time, a mix of rock, pop, and soul influenced artists like Beyoncé, St. Vincent, Janelle Monae, and Nick Jonas. Prince is a legend. His achievements were because of a number of his musical hits. It is captivating to look back at the milestones he made during his career and the life experiences that changed his life. No other artist could match his talents. There will be no one else like Prince.…
While the Beatles were famously known for their music, they also had some pretty strong societal views as well. For instance, The Beatles played a direct role in the civil rights movement by refusing to play concerts if the audience were segregated. Segregating the audiences was an extremely common occurrence back then. So much so that the Beatles had to implement a clause in their contract stating, that they would not be required to play for a segregated…
Imagine four teenagers who were determined to create a successful band regardless of the cost and work necessary to be successful. George Harrison, the lead guitarist, described this determination, "We're going to do it. I don't know why we were just cocky" (Spitz 120). These four teenagers who were determined to be successful, never even dreamed of how successful they were going to be. Six years after starting their band, they were not only successful, but they were loved by both England and the United States. Today, many people continue to love the Beatles and have fond memories of these creative four young people. The Beatles affected both England and the United States with their songs and albums beginning…
In my opinion, I feel that the Beatles is a group that greatly impacted American culture when they came to America until present day. Since February of 1964 the Beatles took over America with their first step on American soil. Their music is amazing and they brought a different style of pop/rock in America that we have never experienced. Another great group that also shook America was the Rolling Stones, just like the Beatles their music was trendsetting and impacted American culture. Both these groups came to America and changed the way Americans were listing to music.…
The Beatles are by far one of the most influential bands in history. They put so much creativity into their music and overall had limitless imagination. Their limitless imagination and creativity caused them to have a large impact on rock n roll. The Beatles allowed rock music to branch into using different instruments, and overall a different sound. They revolutionized FM radio and the album market and opened up England.…
The Beatles were a rock group formed in Liverpool, England in 1960 and were extremely successful. The members of the group included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Though these weren’t the only original members, Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe were also former Beatles. After the first manager Brian Epstein died, the Beatles were never really the same.…
First, it is important to know that the Beatles were very interested in « American music », because in England, there weren’t a lot of developped talents in the music industry. For some people, without the influence of the King, the Beatles woudn’t even exist. John Lennon…
John Lennon (guitar) and Paul McCartney (bass) began playing together in a band called The Quarrymen in 1957. They were later accompanied by Harrison on guitar and drummer Pete Best who was replaced by Ringo Starr in 1962. This final four, or otherwise known “Fab Four”, became what we know today as The Beatles.…
George Harrison was one of the four fabulous members of the Beatles. Not only was he a talented guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist, but it turns out he was quite intelligent as well. Here are some of his most inspiring bits of wisdom.…
Most of the musicians that came after the Beatles were influenced by them and publicly said it so. Queen's guitarist Brian May and Eric Clapton, two of the best guitarists in the history of music, had said that if it wasn't for George Harrison's amazing guitar playing, the Beatles wouldn't be the same and probably wouldn't be so different than everything else at the time. Ozzy Osbourne was always a huge fan of John Lennon's and even covered a few of his songs. Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters' front man, always says how great the Beatles were, and is even a personal friend of Paul McCartney. Even the people who don't seem to like them, at least know well when some of their songs is…