THE BEATLES

MEMBERS

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

The Beginning

• Formed in Liverpool, in 1960s
• Started by John Lennon in March 1957
• Originally called "The Blackjacks" and "The Quarrymen"
• Changed name to "The Beatles" in August 1958
• McCartney joins 1957; Harrison joins 1958

POPULARITY

• Debut album called "Please Please Me" released in 1963
• "From Me to You" was the first Beatle's single to top British chart
• "She Loves You" broke record sales rate in UK
• "Mull of Kintyre" surpassed sales rate of "She Loves You"
• Phenomenon called "Beatlemania" began

BRITISH INVASION

• The Beatles introduced to WGH-AM Radio Station
• Beatles' music started gaining popularity in the U.S.
• Popularity reached New York in January, 1964
• Beatles' popularity spread from N.Y to all around the country
• Ed Sullivan Show

LEGACY