History of the Beatles
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John Lennon formed a band called The Quarrymen as a teen, playing skiffle (a mix of folk and jazz). Paul joined in 1957, then George in 1958. They changed their name to The Beatles (inspired by Buddy Holly’s band, The Crickets) around 1960. Ringo joined in 1962, replacing their old drummer, Pete Best.They started as a small local band but became the biggest music stars in the world by the mid-1960s, selling over 600 million records. They’re known for hits like “Hey Jude,” “Let It Be,” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Even today, their music is everywhere: in movies, playlists, even as background music on popular short video clips.In the 1950s, music was mostly tame pop (like Frank Sinatra’s crooning) or early rock ‘n’ roll (like Elvis Presley or Chuck Berry). It was fun but followed a simple formula: love songs, basic guitar riffs, and short tunes. They mixed rock, pop, folk, and even Indian music into something fresh. Their songs had catchy melodies but also deep lyrics about love, peace, or even weird stuff like “Yellow Submarine.” They made music feel like an adventure, not just background noise.Members of The BeatlesJohn Lennon (sang, played guitar, wrote songs)Paul McCartney (sang, played bass, wrote songs)George Harrison (played lead guitar, sang a bit)Ringo Starr (played drums, sang sometimes)
