How do you begin a biography of the Beatles? I mean honestly, what can you say that can summarize such a spectacular revolution, not only in music but in world consciousness? Their scope of influence stretches from music to film and even dabbles in politics and the art of friendship. Their story is inspiring, sparking many to get up out of their chairs and try something new. The Beatles pioneered so much in their short time together, changing the world for generations to come.
It all began in 1957, Liverpool England, the second most unlikely place in the world to give birth to stardom (the first being Demorest, Georgia). John Lennon had learned the banjo at a young age, moving quickly to the guitar and then starting his own band. Dubbed "The Quarry Men", this high school skiffle group played around Liverpool, changing members more frequently than they changed socks. Soon, a young Mr. Paul McCartney sauntered up to John in between concerts. After hearing him play the guitar, John said "Hey. Join me band, we?ll become the most popular group in the world." Not wanting to appear anxious, Paul waited a day before saying "Alright, sure.". The famous Lennon-McCartney duo was born.
Eight months later Paul had a suggestion for a new recruit. Three years their junior, George Harrison was nonetheless a wizard on the guitar. John was hesitant to allow such a young person into the band, but George won him over. Two weeks before his 15th birthday, George officially became a member of the band. I don’t know about you, but my fifteenth birthday wasn’t nearly as productive as his…
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The Quarry Men continued to play
in and around Liverpool. Their name went through several changes
over the coming months. After using and discarding the Quarry
Men label, Johnny and the Moondogs enjoyed a brief stint, followed
by The Nerk Twins. Finally, John hit upon something when he conjured
"The Beatals" as their new official title, wanting an
insect reference similar to Buddy Holly’s "The Crickets",
the whole beetle theme continued through their next five names:
The Silver Beetles, The Silver Beats, The Beatles, The Silver
Beatles. At last, after going through more metamorphoses than
a caterpillar, the ‘silver’ was dropped (again), leaving
the short and sweet, ultra catchy and very rememberable, The Beatles.
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Some phenomenal changes were in
the air as the universe began to stitch together the group that
would spark so much change throughout the world. Though they didn’t
know it at the time, but this group of young men were setting
their foundation for their climb to the top of the world. All
they needed was a big break. |
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