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The Beatles

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

The Beatles

By Brenna Kidwell
Photo by John Oxton

members

  • John Lennon- lead vocals and guitar
  • Paul Mcartney- bass and vocals
  • George Harrison- lead guitar and vocals
  • Ringo Starr- drums
Photo by Thomas Hawk

Formation

  • The band formed in liverpool by John Lennon
  • Started off as "The Quarrymen"
  • Mcartney and Harrison joined soon after and all three men played the guitar
  • Ringo Starr joined the band in 1962 and replaced their former drummer

popularity

  • They gained popularity after releasing their hit song "Love Me Do"
  • Their songs were different from other artists at the time
  • Popular songs: Love Me Do, A Hard Days Night, She Loves You 
  • Albums: Please Please Me, Abbey Road
Photo by Pineapples101

The British Invasion

  • when acts from british culture became popular in t
  • American TV shows: The Ed Sullivan Show
  • They were influential because their music was different from other groups
  • and they were very popular worldwide
Photo by graficalicus