The Beatles

The Beatles' Beginnings

• Paul McCartney- Lead Vocals
• John Lennon- Guitarist
• George Harrison- Lead Guitarist
• Ringo Starr- Drummer

The Beatles' Formation

• Lennon started the band in Liverpool in March 1957
• The band was once called "The Blackjacks", then "The Quarrymen"
• McCartney joins in July 1957
• Harrison joins in February 1958
• Changed name to "The Beatles" in August 1958

The Beatles' Popularity

• Debut album, called "Please Please Me", was released in 1963
• "From Me to You" was the first Beatles' single to top British charts
• "She Loves You" broke historical record sales rate in UK
• "Mull of Kintyre" achieved even higher sales than "She Loves You"
• "Beatlemania" started after the Beatles reached superstardom

British Invasion

• Beatles were introduced to WGH-AM Radio station
• Music gained popularity across national radio by January 1964
• "I Want to Hold Your Hand" became a #1 hit in the U.S.
• Performed on "The Ed Sullivan Show"
• Performed at Washington Coliseum and Carnegie Hall

The Beatles' Legacy

• "Beatlemania"- extreme, long-lasting success in the world
• Music was really popular
• The band experienced great commercial success as well
• Established a revolutionary musical and fashionable style
• A trend that will be passed down through generations