The Beatles

Roles

• John Lennon--Vocals/BU Guitar
• Paul McCartney--Bass/BU Vocals
• Ringo Starr--Drums
• George Harrison--Lead Guitar
• The band started in Liverpool with McCartney joining Lennon's band

Popularity/Big Albums

• The band gained popularity playing in bars in the Liverpool area
• The Beatles (or) The White Album
• Abbey Road
• Beatles for Sale
• Let it Be

British Invasion

• The Beatles left the UK for the US in '64
• Arrived in front of a crowd of 4000 screaming fans
• Performed on the Ed Sullivan Show
• Performance was viewed by 34% of Americans
• They brought something new to rock and completely changed the style