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The Beatles

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

ORIGINS

  • March 1957
  • John Lennon formed a skiffle group with friends
  • Quarry Bank School

MEMBERS

  • John Lennon - Guitar
  • Paul McCartney - Lead Vocalist
  • George Harrison - Lead Guitar
  • Ringo Starr - Drums

GAINING TRACTION

  • Their manager handled them well
  • "Please Please Me" got them attention
  • Had string of hits from there.
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POPULAR SONGS

  • "Please Please Me"
  • "From Me to You"
  • "She Loves You"
  • "Mull of Kintyre"
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MEDIA APPEARANCES

  • The Ed Sullivan Show
  • Skyrocketed their fame
  • Became officially international
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LEGACY

  • Broke constraints of time period
  • Created unique music
  • Toned down Rock 'n' Roll
  • Self-penned songs
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