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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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MrLJM wrote:
"There are no 'bad' Beatles songs." - Except for "When I'm Sixty-Four". Although, it isn't particularly BAD, just naff (which seems to fit in well with Paul).
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Mogarth wrote:
speachless
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Mogarth wrote:
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ChemicalEsi wrote:
There are no 'bad' Beatles songs. [2]
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Nightsan wrote:
Legends!!!
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Rub- wrote:
It's not rock. It's pop. [2]
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Bananasaur wrote:
Actually I think now more than ever talented bands are getting the success and exposure they deserve. Thanks in great part to the internet. I mean, I don't know what your individual tastes are but I've seen great indie acts like Modest Mouse, The Shins, and The Decemberists debut big on the Billboard charts. Whereas like 50 years ago small bands weren't able to get any exposure at all. So, there's that.
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green_subway wrote:
PontusMS its rock, pop and even punk, there're to many genres. And people, I've found something interesting. In top 100 favourite tracks you can't find any beatles song O_o but beatles is the first band in charts! It's amazing, cause you understand what does that mean. ^^ I hope :\
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PontusMS wrote:
It's not rock. It's pop.
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NoseOfNicko wrote:
When a band like The Jonas Brothers is more successful than a band like Porcupine Tree, there's something wrong.
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NoseOfNicko wrote:
"In contrary to your statement, NoseofNicko, I find that most of the very best music today ISN'T on the radio" In contrary? That's exactly what I meant. Multitudes of fantastic albums have been released this year? True, but most of them don't get the recognition that they deserve. What I meant with music getting weaker and weaker is that there was a time when the talented bands made it big. Today, the good looking bands make it big. It's not about talent anymore, it's about look and image. You want to become famous? DON'T write a complex soulful song, it won't work, write an extremely simple song that offers absolutely nothing but catchiness and beat.
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
"A Day in The Life" seriously needs to be the Top 5 here on last FM. In reply to the posters before: Every era has its good and bad. It is just a matter of searching, looking and researching (and sometimes, some of the best of an era can be found in the least expected of places). I disagree that the "best" is *always* the stuff that remains popular decades on...there are some gems that never get the attention they deserve. Back on the subject of Beatles: glad to see "Here Comes the Sun" in the Top 15.
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Stevephelps666 wrote:
Come Together! All you Need is Love!!!!
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Stephaloney wrote:
Please Mr. Postman is a pretty additive song.
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weicH- wrote:
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE.
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a13xTM wrote:
The Beatles never play in my library :( How do I make it so they play more?
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xXSymbiotic wrote:
Music is getting worse every year? You must have a pretty narrow taste in music, multitudes of fantastic albums have been released this year. In contrary to your statement, NoseofNicko, I find that most of the very best music today ISN'T on the radio. MrJLM: "the good ones are the ones that stand the test of time." couldn't agree more.
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MrLJM wrote:
@NoseOfNicko "There has always been crap music..................... but it wasn't on the radio." - Also bollocks! There have always been one-hit wonders as long as the charts have been around and you can't say that they're all stunning. I'm certain that there have been tons of mediocre artists on the radio for as long as the radio has existed. As I said before, the good ones are the ones that stand the test of time.
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producerdan74 wrote:
I heard John Lennon died.... omg is that true?????
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Mr_Romeo wrote:
Random comment of the day: There are no 'bad' Beatles songs.
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