The Life and Legacy of John Lennon Name Mr. Hiebner – Methods of Historical Research October 7th‚ 2013 Outline I. INTRODUCTION II. EARLY LIFE A. Childhood B. College and Family C. Early Bands III. THE BEATLES A. Early Beatles B. Hey-Day C. Breaking Up IV. LIFE AFTER BEATLES A. Solo Career B. Success C. Retirement V. DEATH VI. LEGACY VII. CONCLUSION I. John Lennon has had a large influence on music around the world. His despondent
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the light at the end of a lifetime of ‘dark night’ was near. The inspiration for Blackbird came from a well-known piece written by Bach in the 18th century‚ which Paul and George used to play as children on classical guitars. As children‚ George Harrison and Paul McCartney always sought inspiration from classical music‚ which was the predominantly popular guitar/acoustic sound at the time. However‚ as the years progressed it was widely speculated and confirmed in an interview with Paul McCartney
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The Beatles 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. Known as Rock and Rolls greatest accomplishments in the history of popular music‚ The Beatles are still one of America’s largest known bands. Originating from Liverpool they
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Luis Torres The Beatles – Help! Luis Torres Prof. Ziawinski MUL2380 10AM 23 March 2013 Help! The Beatles performed a song called “Help!” that acted as the title song for their soundtrack album and the 1965 film. The song was released as a single with number one on the charts for three weeks in the United States and United Kingdom. The Beatles had used every possible style of music possible. The style was rock. The Beatles approach to music-involved parts of a lot of music. On one
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presents very strong dramatic tendencies. The actors do an excellent job in bringing the original Broadway play to life. Audrey Hepburn‚ for example‚ does an excellent job playing the young‚ illiterate flower girl Eliza Doolittle. In addition‚ Rex Harrison does and amazing job playing the professor of phonetics‚ Henry Higgins. Everything from the plot‚ to the costumes‚ to the background music‚ adds to the drama of the film. The movie also demonstrates art through several sets‚ costumes and lighting
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knighthood in March of 1997‚ is it possible the man being given one of the highest recognitions in society was an imposter? b. Who are the Beatles?: i. The Beatles were an English rock band made up of John Lennon‚ Paul McCartney George Harrison‚ and Ringo Star. ii. They started playing in pubs throughout Liverpool. iii. And‚ long story short‚ the band becomes one of the greatest most influential musical acts in history. c. Thesis: However‚ I didn’t come today
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right‚ he is one man who has changed society as we knew it. “I was born in Walton hospital on 18th June 1942‚” (McCartney 2000) in Liverpool‚ England. In 1953‚ at the age of 11‚ Paul started attending the Liverpool Institute. Later on he met George Harrison on a bus ride home. They both attended grammar school rather than attending secondary-modern school. His mother‚ Mary McCartney‚ died of an embolism after a mastectomy operation. The tragedy soon made him meet John Lennon‚ who he too had lost his
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When I was growing up in a foreign country‚ I remembered my dad actually playing this piece by The Beatles on repeat. The song‚ “Let It Be” was one of his favorite songs to listen to and I also had quickly gotten accustomed to it. “Let It Be” is one of the songs of multiple albums that The Beatles have notoriously won nominations to awards being that they were highly regarded and arguably debated as the most influential idols of the rock era. This specific song actually had come from Paul McCartney’s
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The Beatles came together in Liverpool‚ United Kingdom in 1960. This wonderful band consisted of John Lennon who played the rhythm guitarist‚ Paul McCartney who played the bass‚ George Harrison who played a variety of instruments including a multitude of Indian instruments‚ and Ringo Star who played the drums. The Beatles revolutionized rock and roll music by their impeccable song writing abilities‚ their spectacular‚ unique societal views‚ and their extreme perseverance. The Beatles took America
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Norwegian Wood Analysis Rory Say “Norwegian Wood” first appeared on The Beatles’ sixth full length album‚ Rubber Soul‚ which was released December 3rd‚ 1965. Not only is the song unique in the context of the album‚ but it is an example of one of The Beatles’ more experimental tracks. Written primarily by John Lennon‚ it was in fact George Harrison’s idea to use a sitar during the recording‚ which is the instrument that makes the song so recognizable‚ and also marks the first time a sitar was
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