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In 1957, John Lennon formed a skiffle band called [[the Quarrymen]]. Paul McCartney joined later that year, George Harrison in 1958, and Stuart Sutcliffe in 1960. | In 1957, John Lennon formed a skiffle band called [[the Quarrymen]]. Paul McCartney joined later that year, George Harrison in 1958, and Stuart Sutcliffe in 1960. They then changed their name to "The Beatles", and in August 1960 went to [[Hamburg]], [[Germany]] to play in clubs. For these shows, they invited Pete Best to join them. | ||
After [[Brian Epstein]] took over their management in 1961, he got them a recording contract with Parlophone Records, headed by [[George Martin]]. The band then recorded several songs to publish as singles in 1962, but Martin was not satisfied with Pete Best's drumming skills. Best was then replaced by Ringo Starr, another musician from Liverpool. After their single "Please Please Me" reached #2 on the UK charts, they recorded their first album and released it in 1963. | After [[Brian Epstein]] took over their management in 1961, he got them a recording contract with Parlophone Records, headed by [[George Martin]]. The band then recorded several songs to publish as singles in 1962, but Martin was not satisfied with Pete Best's drumming skills. Best was then replaced by Ringo Starr, another musician from Liverpool. After their single "Please Please Me" reached #2 on the UK charts, they recorded their first album and released it in 1963. | ||
''[[Please Please Me]]'' became a #1 album and led to the sudden explosion of their popularity. In 1964, the Beatles came to the United States and appeared on the ''Ed Sullivan Show''. Their concerts all over the world were attended by thousands of screaming fans, but they stopped touring after 1966. In 1969, they announced their breakup, and after that each member went on to have solo musical careers. | ''[[Please Please Me]]'' became a #1 album and led to the sudden explosion of their popularity. In 1964, the Beatles came to the United States and appeared on the ''Ed Sullivan Show''. Their concerts all over the world were attended by thousands of screaming fans, but they stopped touring after 1966. In 1969, they announced their breakup, and after that each member went on to have solo musical careers. | ||
Revision as of 10:35, 6 March 2008
The Beatles were an English rock band from Liverpool, one of the most successful and influential musical groups in history. They were formed in 1962, reached international fame by 1964, and broke up in 1969. During their time together, they released 12 studio albums in the United Kingdom, 11 of which went to #1 in the album charts. In the United States, the Beatles' popularity was the peak of the British Invasion, when many British bands found great success with their rock and roll music.
Members
- John Lennon - vocals, guitar (1960 - 1969)
- Paul McCartney - vocals, bass (1960 - 1969)
- George Harrison - vocals, guitar (1960 - 1969)
- Ringo Starr - vocals, drums (1962 - 1969)
- Stuart Sutcliffe - bass (1960 - 1962)
- Pete Best - drums (1960 - 1962)
History
In 1957, John Lennon formed a skiffle band called the Quarrymen. Paul McCartney joined later that year, George Harrison in 1958, and Stuart Sutcliffe in 1960. They then changed their name to "The Beatles", and in August 1960 went to Hamburg, Germany to play in clubs. For these shows, they invited Pete Best to join them.
After Brian Epstein took over their management in 1961, he got them a recording contract with Parlophone Records, headed by George Martin. The band then recorded several songs to publish as singles in 1962, but Martin was not satisfied with Pete Best's drumming skills. Best was then replaced by Ringo Starr, another musician from Liverpool. After their single "Please Please Me" reached #2 on the UK charts, they recorded their first album and released it in 1963.
Please Please Me became a #1 album and led to the sudden explosion of their popularity. In 1964, the Beatles came to the United States and appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. Their concerts all over the world were attended by thousands of screaming fans, but they stopped touring after 1966. In 1969, they announced their breakup, and after that each member went on to have solo musical careers.