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Liverpool, England (1960 – 1970)
The Beatles were an iconic pop rock group from Liverpool, England. They are frequently cited as the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed band in modern history, with innovative music, a cultural impact that helped define the 1960s and an enormous influence on music that is still felt today. Currently, The Beatles are one of the only two musical acts to sell more than 1 billion records, with only Elvis Presley having been able to achieve the same feat.
After conquering Europe, with successful tours to Germany and Sweden, the Beatles led the mid-1960s musical ‘British Invasion’ into the United States. Although their initial musical style was rooted in 1950s rock and roll and homegrown skiffle, the group explored a great variety of musical styles including Psychedelic Rock, Experimental, Ballads, Western and Indian Classical among others. Their clothes, hairstyles, and statements made them trend-setters, while their growing social awareness saw their influence extend into the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s.
Early on, the band consisted of George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Stuart Sutcliffe, and Pete Best (drums). The band got its first major break playing in Hamburg, Germany, at some rather seedy nightclubs, beginning in 1960. While in Germany, they also met Klaus Voormann, who would later design the cover of the group’s 1966 album Revolver. Stuart remained in Germany after the others decided to return to England, and became engaged to fellow artist Astrid Kirchherr, only to die a few years later of a brain hemorrhage.
After conquering Europe, with successful tours to Germany and Sweden, the Beatles led the mid-1960s musical ‘British Invasion’ into the United States. Although their initial musical style was rooted in 1950s rock and roll and homegrown skiffle, the group explored a great variety of musical styles including Psychedelic Rock, Experimental, Ballads, Western and Indian Classical among others. Their clothes, hairstyles, and statements made them trend-setters, while their growing social awareness saw their influence extend into the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s.
Early on, the band consisted of George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Stuart Sutcliffe, and Pete Best (drums). The band got its first major break playing in Hamburg, Germany, at some rather seedy nightclubs, beginning in 1960. While in Germany, they also met Klaus Voormann, who would later design the cover of the group’s 1966 album Revolver. Stuart remained in Germany after the others decided to return to England, and became engaged to fellow artist Astrid Kirchherr, only to die a few years later of a brain hemorrhage.
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djdoomed wrote:
Didn't MJ own the rights to the beatles? he is the reason we cant listen to the beatles! MJ laughs at us from the grave as we pay for his court settlements. I love that guys music but if he did the things it seems like he did, then he was a wicked dude
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djdoomed wrote:
I can't listen to the beatles here for free?!? ahh, If only there was another way to enjoy their music without paying money...
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RuhAdam wrote:
I condemn and invite all the civilised peoples of the world to condemn the genocide being carried out by the government of People's Republic of China against the Uyghur community in East Turkestan.
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LuanSoares wrote:
os melhores pra sempre <3
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RonanAlmeida wrote:
their songs are forever.
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Livgirl wrote:
What? People are comparing MJ with The Beatles? LOL.
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Vanilla-villa wrote:
Why do The Beatles have a play button next to them on the charts if there's nothing here to play?
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mekaal wrote:
And good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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fahh10 wrote:
how can some people compares MJ with the Beatles? they are just incomparable
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Mushiki wrote:
the best ever.
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kaiser224 wrote:
Ladies and Gentleman ... THE BEATLES!
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Love , love me do, you know i love you!![..] LOVE ME DO!! ohhhh
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beccaa wrote:
Beatles är bra, bättre.. BÄST!
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ELEANOR RIGBY ♥
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Boys and Frogs have new songs
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A STAR FOR A STARR
20 Jun 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thebeatles
Ringo is delighted, having heard the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will be honoring him with a star in 2010 on the Walk Of Fame.
Ringo said, "A star for a Starr - what an honor and a privilege it is. …
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