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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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Co11ision wrote:
OVER-RATED
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rinistiltskin wrote:
Revolver makes my life.
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Clackers wrote:
What Beatles songs does Paul McCartney actually own the mastercopies for?
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NECR0SYS wrote:
check this out: http://www.e-album.ro/membru.php?id=11249
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fireandmusic wrote:
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box, they tumble blindly as they make their way across the universe <3
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MarcoM14 wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/People+who+wish+they+had+super+powers Join us, you get superpowers.
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mhanclk wrote:
they are the best incredible band I've ever seen and heard.
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FluffyUnderwear wrote:
For me, they are the best musical act in history.
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NateTheMoleman wrote:
Magical Mystery Tour is the best album.
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SNAKE_ADRIAN wrote:
A DAY IN THE LIFE WUUUUUUUU
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govifani wrote:
really..
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TheYardstick wrote:
Not the best band ever, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't enjoy some of their material.
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CaitlinPark wrote:
yay 303 plays in my library <3 my bf got me hooked on them :p
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moreplz wrote:
JOIN THE HARVAD UNIVERSITY GROUP! http://www.last.fm/group/Harvad+University
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Ziimon wrote:
never died.
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Mr_Romeo wrote:
Random comment of the week: I'd say we need a new pic.
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guilherme10005 wrote:
RIP quiet beatle
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ChibiHao wrote:
R.I.P George Harrison~
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terick_g wrote:
RIP George
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EAsternHIpster wrote:
ladies and gentlemen.... THE BEATLES!!
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T In The Park 2010
Balado, Kinross, United Kingdom
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Zombie Festival
City Center, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
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News
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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