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Liverpool, England (1960 – 1970)
The Beatles were an iconic 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 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. 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. 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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Abbey Road
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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Revolver
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Rubber Soul
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govifani wrote:
You mean Buddy Holly or Elvis or wtf. ? - better music at this time ....- Well maybe music, but the lyrics are much more important , and the Beatles -lyrics always tell us a crystal - clear story, whereas the others are giving us unrealistic romantic- stuff.
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jenisx wrote:
wiiiiiiiii
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DaniloFerrreira wrote:
george>paul>lennon>ringo
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Natdiniz wrote:
i love it
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Joeyjoejoe17 wrote:
what a mess that they only existed for less than 10 years :( - they are simply the greates classic rock band ever!
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nazamsm wrote:
the best ever! a unique sound which makes me fall in love with each song I listen to <3
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ElCartelMont wrote:
Hey man dont be dissing the beatles... if u do then u mess with me!!!!!
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mohrbremen wrote:
http://www.lastfm.de/music/Voodoo+Graze
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hornygirl3 wrote:
Many people obsess over The Beatles because of the beatles story, and the musicians' personalities. It's like TV for them... good looks, charm, drama... Sometimes it seems there is more talk about John, Paul, Ringo or George than the actual music. Now I won't deny The Beatles' cultural significance, but I really think there was much better, and certainly much more interesting music being made at this time.
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Weed-N-Rock wrote:
'Yesturday' and 'You Got To Hide Your Love Away' are the best pre-acid Beatles songs
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Stephaloney wrote:
there is no wrong album of the fab 4 :D [2]
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evme wrote:
jealous haters, go listen to your lady gaga! and leave us in peace with our Beatles ♥
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robertsona_last wrote:
turn off your mind relax and float down stream
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Dekkul wrote:
@tine-x: there is no wrong album of the fab 4 :D
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ChaosUkDk wrote:
the mothers love definitely a bag of suck
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NECR0SYS wrote:
check it out: http://www.e-album.ro/membru.php?id=11249
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barryvs wrote:
If you don't dig the Beatles, I can't hang with you. Well I could but....uh...
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try_believe wrote:
part of history ;]
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Larissa_Bell wrote:
HAHAHAHA
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polymorphous71 wrote:
Yeah, but Wings were much better.
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Apple and EMI To Release Limited Edition Stereo USB
3 Nov 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/thebeatles
Following the September 9 (9-9-09) debut of The Beatles’ digitally re-mastered catalogue on CD, Apple Corps Ltd. and EMI Music are pleased to announce the worldwide release of a limited edition of onl. …
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