The Beatles

(founded as the Beatles1960; began as the Quarrymen in 1957)

The Beatles Rock Band

The Beatles- Rock and Pop music band (founded 1960, broke up 1970).

The Beatles were a British rock music band formed in 1960, forming a major part of the so-called "British Invasion" of the United States by rock bands from Britain in the 1960s. Along with the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Kinks, and others, the Beatles became extremely popular with young Americans when they first appeared in the early 1960s. The Beatles recorded their first songs in 1962 and 1963, and in early 1964, embarked on their first tour of the United States. They were greeted with a certain degree of hysteria by teenaged (female) fans, and this hysteria was dubbed, "Beatlemania." From that point on, the Beatles were celebrities, and throughout the remainder of the 1960s, the Beatles became trendsetters in America and in their homeland in terms of music, fashion, hair styles, and what today would be called "music videos."

The "Fab Four," as the Beatles were often referred to, included guitarist John Lennon, bassist Paul McCartney, lead guitarist George Harrison, and drummer Ringo Starr. All four Beatles sang, though Lennon and McCartney sang lead on most songs, both Harrison and Starr usually sang lead on at least one song each per album.

 

Videos of the Beatles

 

Beatles in the News:

Abbey Road Leads The Beatles Reissues By Popularity -- Undercover Music News

 'The Beatles: Rock Band' Does A Funny Thing... --Video Game Review on MTV.com

Beatles leap into digital age --New Staits Times, Sept. 6, 2009

"Rock Band" unveils 19 songs for new Beatles game--Reuters, August 18, 2009


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Original Beatles Lineup

(dates indicate years in the band)

John Lennon - Guitar, vocals, harmonica, piano

Paul McCartney -Bass, vocals, rhythm Guitar, piano

Ringo Starr - Drums and percussion, vocals

George Harrison - Lead guitar

Pete Best - Drums (1960-1962)

Stu Sutcliffe -Bass (1960-1961)

Final Beatles Lineup

(dates indicate years in the band)

John Lennon - Guitar, vocals, harmonica, piano (1960-1970)

Paul McCartney -Bass, vocals, rhythm Guitar, piano (1960-1970)

George Harrison - Lead guitar (1960-1970)

Ringo Starr - Drums and percussion, vocals (1962-1970)

Former Beatles Band Members, Album Guest Musicians, and Sidemen

Pete Best - Drums (1960-1962)

Stu Sutcliffe -Bass (1960-1961)

George Martin -Piano and other instruments (1960-1970)-Martin was the producer of all of the Beatles albums, and often accompanied the band on piano and other instruments.

Billy Preston (b. 1946-d. 2006)--Keyboards-- Played keyboards on both the Abbey Road and Let It Be albums in 1969.

Links and Resources on the Beatles

Beatles Official Website

Beatles Rock Band--Official Game Website

The Evolution of the Quarrymen

Billy Preston--Wikipedia Article

Billy Preston Official Website

 

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