The Beatles
The Beatles was one of the most important English bands in history and was formed in 1960. The members of the legendary band were Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon and Ringo Starr.
Important facts about the band
YEARS OF ACTIVITY
1960 – 1970
FORMER MEMBERS
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon.
A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORY...
The Beatles were a rock band formed in 1960 in Liverpool. The most prominent line-up of the group included John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and George Harrison. To this day it remains one of the most influential bands in the rock genre of all time.
Without the existence of this group of English boys, the development of the musical counterculture of those years would not have been possible. Moreover, it was thanks to them that popular music was recognized as an artistic activity.
The young people of Liverpool combined a unique style in their music. They mainly played beat, rock and roll and 1950’s skiffle. However, The Beatles’ sound went beyond that with the inclusion of classical music elements, ballads, traditional pop and even Indian music.
The band had its first public exposure in 1960 when McCartney and Lennon played at venues in Hamburg and Liverpool. At that time, they were joined by Stuart Sutcliffe on bass. The historically recognized trio Harrison, Lennon and McCartney were together since 1958.
They went through a variety of drummers, such as Pete Best, before Starr joined the band in 1962. It was in this year that the true story of one of the most popular bands in the world began.
THE BEATLES ALBUMS
Please Please Me - 1963
Their first album entitled “Please Please Me” was released in 1963 in the United Kingdom. The greatest particularity of this compilation is that its recording took no less than 10 hours. And it was carried out in the Abbey Road studios arranged by the EMI discography.
Listen Please Please Me on Spotify
With The Beatles - 1963
This material was recorded four months after the release of the first album. The LP managed to sell 500,000 copies in pre-sale for 1965. By then, it was the second band to sell 1 million copies in the UK. Popular songs like “I Wanna Be Your Men” and “All My Loving” are part of this great album.
Listen With The Beatles on Spotify
A Hard Day 's Night - 1964
In 1964 the band continues their work with the release of the album “A Hard Day ‘s Night”. It is another wonderful LP that shows the great musical capacity of The Beatles. It is a masterful, fresh work that brings out the best of the group’s pop influence.
Listen A Hard Day ‘s Night on Spotify
Beatles for sale - 1964
This last work shows a group that combines the romantic style with the energy of rock. This work was mostly dedicated to pay homage to well-known rock figures. In addition, some pop tendencies are added with songs like “What You’re Doing”.
Listen Beatles For Sale on Spotify
Help - 1965
The album shows a compilation of good rhythms with deluxe compositions by Lennon. In addition, McCartney and Harrison’s backing vocals make it possible to enjoy gems such as “Ticket To Ride” and the beautiful ballad “It’s Only Love”.
Listen Help on Spotify
Rubber Soul - 1965
The Beatles’ sixth studio album made clear their lyrical and musical growth. The lyrics were loaded with philosophy and greater interpretative depth compared to previous works.
Listen Rubber Soul on Spotify
Revolver - 1966
The arrival of “Revolver” showed the group’s creative capacity. For many connoisseurs of the subject, this album is one of the most solid that The Beatles had since its beginnings.
Listen Revolver on Spotify
Sgt. Pepper 's Lonely Hearts Club Band - 1967
From the 1967 studio album “Sgt. Pepper ‘s Lonely Hearts Club Band”, a much more experimental work that brought with it important hits.
Listen Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on Spotify
The Beatles "White Album" - 1968
This double album is stylized and brings a lot of nuances that give much more style to the band’s work. At least 40 musicians collaborated in the recording. The musical fusion is undeniable, ranging from reggae to pop-rock and blues.
Listen The Beatles “White Album” on Spotify
Yellow Submarine - 1969
More than an LP, this album was created as a soundtrack for an animated film based on the song of the same name composed by Paul. The album has no major novelties, except for Lennon’s song “Hey Bulldog”.
Listen Yellow Submarine on Spotify
Abbey Road - 1969
In spite of not being their last work, many think that this album brought the end of the band to a close. The focus of the album was none other than to return to the origin of rock and roll culture.
Listen Abbey Road on Spotify
Let It Be - 1970
Finally, in 1970 came the end of the history of this great band. The album “Let It Be” is a priceless jewel that highlights years of career.
Listen Let It Be on Spotify
MUSICAL INFLUENCES
Beyond mentioning bands that influenced The Beatles, it is necessary to mention the relevance of some important artists such as Bob Dylan and George Formby. Now, with respect to the musical trends that marked their style, it is impossible to deny the American rock of that time.
Curious facts about the BEATLES
The whole story did not begin until 1960 with the complete members. By then, the initiative to call themselves “Beetles” was suggested by Stu Sutcliffe as a joke. However, John made some changes and so they became Beatles, alluding to beat music.
Their first performances were not good. However, faced with the need to give the audience a show, The Beatles invented some of their songs while running and jumping all over the stage.