THE BEATLES

THE MEMBERS

• John Lennon: piano, rhythm guitar, lead singer
• Paul McCartney: bass guitar, piano, lead singer
• George Harrison: lead guitar and backup singer
• Ringo Starr: drums and backup singer

THE BEGINNING

• John Lennon met Paul McCartney and let him join his band, the Quarry Men
• McCartney introduced George Harrison to the Quarry Men
• The Quarry Men were renamed the Beatles
• The Beatles were given a recording deal but had to replace their drummer
• The Beatles replaced their old drummer with Ringo Starr

RISE TO POPULARITY

• Their debut sported a unique sound that took the UK by surprise
• The Beatles appeared on TV and were seen by 6 million people
• She Loves You and other singles brought the Beatles to the headlines
• The Beatles became a household name

BIGGEST HITS

• She Loves You
• I Want to Hold Your Hand
• Can't Buy Me Love
• Hey Jude
• Get Back

POPULAR IN AMERICA

• Their long hair and collarless suits were irresistible
• I Want to Hold Your Hand was their American debut
• They appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show
• They starred in two movies that achieved critical acclaim

LEGACY

• The Beatles proved that pop music could be intelligent
• They opened the U.S. up to British musical influence
• They were the first to compose their own material
• They pioneered the music video
• They raised the standard for teen idols