The Beatles2

other, this band that is said to have broken down barriers in all ways, is the

Beatles. Their music was said to have driven that younger generation mad.

Perhaps it was because they were one of the first bands ever play real rock and

roll music. Or maybe it was just because they were foreigners in the world of music, yet seemed to fit right in with the young people. Whatever reason was, the Beatles were a band that shaped a generation and ones soon to come.

The Beatles were more than just a rock and roll band, they were a group of

young men who wanted to go a new direction in music. John Lennon, one of lead

vocalists, basically started with the intention of moving away from the

"Skiffle Boom Era" which was dominating the time (Buskin 110). In his doing so, he began to lay the foundation for what would later be the most famous rock band ever. The

original band members were as follows : John Lennon, vocals and guitar ; Paul

McCartney, vocals ; George Harrison, guitar ; Pete Best, drums ; Stuart

In March of 1961, the Beatles began to play at the club that would

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They also brought rock and roll back to its homeland. The band stayed together for many

years and made a generation of young kids into a generation envied by others

for having the Beatles to wait for and want.

Being in right place at the right time seemed to favor the Beatles. New York: 498 Productions, 2000

. 1964 was the

year they conquered the biggest record market of the world, America. (Davies 78)

News of the band's Liverpool popularity soon became know throughout England

and later a large part of Europe. New York: Alpha Books, 1998

Marvin, Martin. Their music still influences many

artists and will continue to do so as they were and still are the band that

will "rock on forever". The Beatles Story on Capitol Records. Luckily for the Beatles, the times were changing and McFall quickly

changed the policy the Beatles soon became regulars. The band was pleased with their new addition and they quickly adapted to each others playing styles. Ring was the final member to

join the band and in October of 1962, just a few months after Ringo joined the

band, the Beatles had their first hit single, Love Me Do . With in months the Beatles had gone from being opening acts at

concerts to starring on the Royal Variety Show (Spizer 234). During the time of the Beatles popularity, most of

these babies were teenagers and they wanted more freedom than their parents had

been given.

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