THE BEATLES

MEMBER

• John Lennon-singer, songwriter
• Paul McCartney-singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
• George Harrison- Guitarist
• Ringo Starr- Vocalist
• Stuart Sutcliffe- Bassist Pete Best-Drummer

FORMATION

• John Lennon had the idea of forming a band
• He met Paul McCartney and included him with his school friends
• After meeting George Harisson, Lennon left his school band
• They formed their band while they included Stuart Sutcliffe

POPULARITY

• When they moved into Hamburg they gained popularity
• In Liverpool While playing in clubs. The growing Mersey Movement
• Helped them gain popularity.
• Please please me , with the beatles , hey jude

BRITISH INVASION

• The british invasion is the phenomenon in the 60s when music
• Acts and other aspects of culture from the U.K became
• Popular in the United states
• Their most popular appearance was on the Ed Sullivan Show

INFLUENCE

• The Beatles introduced a different style of music
• To the U.S market, making them exotic to America
• Their stage presence was different,and they introduced
• The opportunity for other British bands to make their
• Way to America.