The Beatles

singer, John Lennon. However, the role of Paul McCartney is often

overlooked. It was McCartney, not Lennon who was the driving force behind

John Lennon and Paul McCartney were in many bands together before

the forming of the Beatles. In 1962, along with Ringo Starr1 and George

Harrison, they formed the rock group known as "The Beatles". The group

featured a modern rock that was new and popular during the period with John

and Paul composing and doing the leads on most of the songs. They were

backed by George on rhythm and bass guitar and Ringo on drums. George and

Ringo also assisted on backing vocals.

When they first began playing, the main influence inside the band was

John Lennon, who had an uncanny ability to compose songs at a moments

notice with an inspiration that others missed. He pushed the members of the

band during their touring years and was able to achieve the best possible

The band began playing in a Music Hall style that is very effective

for the audiences but was lacking on their albums. Together with Paul, John

began to evolve the band. As the year

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This era was marked by the

Beatles visits to the Maharashi Mahesh Yogi, and the beginning of heavy

drug use 3. On some occasions, both of those factors may have

given Lennon inspiration for his music, but they greatly reduced his

control and influence in the band. "Sexie Sadie" was written for Maharishi Mahesh Yogi after he was

discovered seducing one of his followers. He lived a bizarre and drug ridden

life secluded in his apartment with his wife Yoko Ono and his son. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band EMI Re____ ________ ______

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cords 1967

Cameron, Gail; Cutner, Naomi; Griffin, Nancy Waters, Celia.

The title track, "Let It Be" is one of the most famous tracks recorded by

the group. 27, 1987

Notes

1. Two key factors that probably caused

this are his affection and infatuation with Yoko Ono, and the heavy use of

hallucinogenic drugs. Ringo Starr was originally named Richard Starkey. They had moved from simple lyrics

like "Love me Do" to harshly aware reflections of life in their home

country in "Eleanor Rigby"2. "Golden Slumbers", The Beatles, Copyright EMI Records

Ltd.

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