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The Beatles
The Beatles, Liverpools most famous pop group
of the 60's. They are widely regarded as the most
successful group of the rock and roll era, having
achieved broad popular success, critical acclaim
and cultural influence. The Beatles are reported
to have sold more than 1 billion albums worldwide.
Dubbed "The Fab Four"
by some of their fans, the Beatles were John Lennon
(1940–1980), Paul McCartney (born 1942),
George Harrison (1943–2001), and Ringo Starr
(born 1940). Lennon and McCartney were the principal
songwriters, with Harrison making a significant
contribution as the band matured. George Martin
produced most of the Beatles' recordings.
The Beatles created a sensation
in late 1963 in the UK (the phenomenon was dubbed
"Beatlemania" by the British press),
notable for the hordes of screaming and swooning
young women the group inspired. Beatlemania came
to North America in early 1964, and the band's
popularity extended across much of the world.
Within the space of five years, their music progressed
from the apparent simplicity of their early hits
(such as "She Loves You" and "I
Want to Hold Your Hand") to artistically
ambitious suites of songs (such as the albums
Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
and Abbey Road). By writing their own songs, exploring
the possibilities of the recording studio and
striving for unprecedented quality in every recording
they released, the Beatles had far-reaching effects
on popular music and made two feature films. They
were subjected to unprecedented press scrutiny
which included criticism of their later role as
symbols of 1960s youth counterculture. The group
disbanded in 1970.
Band members
John Lennon: vocals, guitar – occasionally
harmonica, keyboards, bass guitar and other instruments.
Paul McCartney: vocals, bass guitar – occasionally
guitar, keyboards, drums, flugelhorn and other
instruments.
George Harrison: vocals, guitar – occasionally
sitar, tambura, bass guitar, keyboards and other
instruments.
Ringo Starr: drums – occasionally vocals,
bongos, keyboards and other instruments.
Early members
Stuart Sutcliffe: bass (1960–1962).
Pete Best: drums (1959–1962).
National Trust Beatles
Properties
Mendips - John Lennon's Aunt
Mimi's Home - Click
here for more information
20 Forthlin Road, Allerton - Paul MacCartney's
Family Home - Click
here for more information
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