Thesis- When the Beatles first stood on the American stage on February 9th 1964, culture and emotions were altered because of the influential music style and “style” the four brought with them to America and how that eventually transformed the attitudes and style of many Americans. 1. BTS- The Beatles were mainly based in Europe but when word first broke out about the Beatles girls and boys became crazed about them and started to mold the Beatles into a more American band. The Beatles were played all over the radio stations non-stop throughout the day because of their popularity and most stations couldn’t keep up with the demands. (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah) a. The Beatles had already been a big hit in most of Europe because they were stationed in their home town of Liverpool but eventually America’s big news networks were hearing about the crazy fan base and the music and had to report on this “Beatle mania.” 3 United States news networks sent film crews to report on Beatle mania. (Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!) One American teenager who had seen the Tv reports asked a local Disc jockey to play a song by the Beatles. The radio stationed played “I want to hold your hand” and this is when the Beatles made their first radio appurtenance in America” (Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! ) i. The Disc Jockey got so much fan recognition that every station played a song by The Beatles once a night every week after that first play. This outbreak sounded alarms for Capital record and a huge light bulb went up for the record signers. (Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!) 1. Evidence ii. Capital records decided to record this song and release it to American to play so they went ahead with the plan and the song “I want to hold your hand” was released December 7th 1963. Many fans were discouraged a... ... middle of paper ... ...bullets into his back and did not instantly kill him but did injure him severely. Medics came and immediately drove him to the ER but was pronounced dead as they entered the hospital. (Remembering Lennon) i. “The Beatles had connected with hundreds of millions though their music, but Lennon, largely by dint of his confrontational individuality, had been the one mostly admired, the one who seemed to reflect the attitude of his generation” (I remember the real John Lennon) 1. Evidence ii. “The early and tragic death of a hero, a leader or a cultural icon always produces reactions of greater intensity than the sad passing on of a revered figure at a grand old age.”(Remembering Lennon) 1. Evidence iii. ‘John Lennon was not God. But he earned the love and admiration of his generation by creating a huge body of work that inspired and led.” (Remembering Lennon) 1. Evidence
The Beatles are known, respectively, as the fathers of modern pop music. After their first #1 hit “Please Please Me” was released in 1963 the Beatles were set in motion to become one of the most influential groups of musicians to ever rock our world. With over forty-nine records, 37 #1’s, and thirty- four number one albums (the highest amount of any band in history), there is no denying that they made a monumental ripple in the musical world. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr surprisingly all come from humble beginnings in a town that, until their superstardom, was barely noticed on the map. Liverpool, being kn...
The Beatles are an iconic English rock band and are widely regarded as the “foremost and most influential act of the rock era” (Unterberg). Formed in Liverpool in 1960, the Beatles were comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, with Stuart Sutcliffe on bass guitar in January and Pete
Although considered the day Rock ‘n’ Roll was born, many other events in American history have given foundation to this much loved idea. Rock ‘n’ Roll is much more than just music, rather it is the movement which underlines cultural imperialism. Rock had been promoting a culture of comfort and freedom from social constraints as well. Although the style of ‘Rock music’ is easily adaptable into many different sounds, it is still thoroughly identified by its definingly amplified rhythm. The sudden worldwide popularity of rock and roll resulted in an unparalleled social impact. Rock ‘n’ Roll influenced lifestyles, fashion, attitudes, and language in a way few other social developments have equaled. The social impact is so large that rock stars are worshipped worldwide. In its early years, many adults condemned the style of music, placing a stigma on its name, and forbid their children from listening and following its ways. Many considered Rock ‘n’ Roll culture as a bad influence to all people, but as the genre aged and the now not-so-young crowds had matured, Rock was respected and
The Beatles was not only artist with good songs. They were more than artist who truly influenced lives that had them. Since, I learned about their fame first hand, I thought their music was quite over-rated. However, while I researched for my reaction paper, I found out that it was truly the Beatles who deserve such praise after all these years. Therefore, I would like to write a reaction paper on the Beatles and how they truly deserve the fame.
During the 1960s, and especially during the years following the British invasion, television played a key role in igniting the popularity of several American bands. “American response” bands such as Paul Revere and the Raiders and the Monkees gained considerable success due to the air time they received on TV. It was at this time that three main shows were providing coverage on new musical acts—both British and American alike—and these shows were being targeted towards a teenage demographic. CBS’s Where the Action Is, ABC’s Shindig, and NBC’s Hullabaloo were all major factors in the blossoming careers of the American response bands. This occurrence can also be attributed to British invasion bands such as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, who ...
By creating a new style of rock existing with complex chord progression, soft melodies and even, more meaningful lyrics (World Book Online Reference Center). Songs like “Let It Be” and “With A Little Help From My Friends” are examples of this. The band’s new direction was so popular that on February 7th, 1964, the Beatles took a plane from London all the way to New York City, according to beatlesbible.com. The need to go to the United States was the great success of their albums.
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The Beatles were the most influential popular music group of the rock era. They affected the post-war baby boom generation of Britain, the United States and many other countries during the 1960s. Certainly they are the most popular group in rock history, with global sales exceeding 1.1 billion records. While they were originally famous for merseybeat, or what some labelled light-weight pop music which provoked complete hysteria in young women. Their later works achieved a combination of popular and critical attention. They were more than recording artists, influencing fashion and culture and branching out into film and sometimes political activism. They achieved an iconic status with far reaching effects. The classic Beatles lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr Liverpool, England. Beatlemania began in Britain on October 13, 1963 with a televised appearance at the London Palladium, and then exploded in the United States following the appearances of the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964.
It all started in Liverpool, England where four members brought their dynamic lyrics and amazing musical beats to the world. As soon as you say the word “Beatles,” everyone knows that they were an extremely popular band who paved the way for modern day Rock n Roll. People either grew up listening to their songs, know of the band, or they are still riding on the “Beatlemania bus.” Before taking this class, I knew a moderate amount of information on the Beatles. It was known that band was made up of four members; John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. However, I never looked at the way the music was produced. The different melodies, tempos, keys, and other music essentials were foreign to me, but throughout the spring semester, we, the students, have gained musical knowledge based off the music of the
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In their initial incarnation as cheerful, wisecracking moptops, the Fab Four revolutionized the sound, style, and attitude of popular music and opened rock and roll’s doors to a tidal wave of British rock acts. Their initial impact would have been enough to establish the Beatles as one of their era’s most influential cultural forces, but they didn’t stop there. Although their initial style was a highly original, irresistibly catchy synthesis of early American rock and roll and R&B, the Beatles spent the rest of the 1960s expanding rock’s stylistic frontiers, consistently staking out new musical territory on each release...
The 60’s were a time of drugs, Vietnam, civil rights, and rock and roll, but most of all the sixties were known as the birth of one of the greatest bands to ever exist, the Beatles. In Liverpool, England four boys, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, formed an English rock band. The Beatles started their career by playing in simple clubs for around a three-year period. In 1961 they auditioned for Decca Records. Dick Rowe the man in charge of Decca, turned down the boys and passed up the biggest chance of a lifetime. The Beatles were told that the reason for being turned down was because guitar groups were on their way out. Despite not succeeding in their audition the Beatles worked hard and had a great passion for music. They later signed with EMI subsidiary Parlophone, who showed that Decca records was wrong and that guitar groups were definitely in. Peter Travers, a journalist who wrote for Rolling Stones Magazines, affirms, "During the week of April 4, 1964, the Beatles held the first five slots on the Billboard Singles chart; they went on to sell more than a billion records..." (1). they were a band that was unlike any other. Not only did they sing and write most of their own music, but they also played their own instruments, unlike many of the bands during that time. It wasn't just their music that drew people in, but it was their personality. The boys always seemed to be laughing and joking around with one another. They were a band that has inspired millions and still inspires to this day. The Beatles have affected the world in several major ways.
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John Lennon’s effect on the world was brilliant and his legacy still lives on. All throughout his time he accomplished many things, and definitely made the world a better place. With the music, the peaceful things he did, and everything in between. His message was peace, love, and happiness. Lennon was brilliant and deserves more credit than what he gets. He left an impact that changed the world.
The Beatles- members, John Lennon (vocals and rhythm guitar), Paul McCartney (Bass, vocals), Ringo Starr (Drummer, vocals), and George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals). The Beatles were mostly influenced Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Carl Perkins influenced the Beatles, and Buddy Holly covers. On July 6, 1957 John Lennon was performing his amateur *Skittle group at the church’s picnic in Liverpool suburb; that’s where Paul McCartney first saw John Lennon and invite him to join his band. Right after they started writing songs, one of songs they wrote was named “The One After 909”. As the year was ending Paul McCartney convinced John Lennon to let George Harrison join the band. George Harrison was influenced by rockabilly; he soon became the lead guitarist. The Beatles stared becoming popular in Europe and they decided to travel to United States where they had the first show that started all. The show was 8 o’clock on February 9th 1964 “The Beatles” first live performance on United States soil, on the “Ed Sullivan Show” (more than 70 million people watched the performance). That year they held the top five slots in the single billboard chart and sold more than a billion records. They made their first movie called “A Hard Day’s Night” directed by Richard Lester, it over 1.3 million dollars on its first week after the release. They saw he opportunity to take advantage of the fame so they started selling Beatle wigs, clothes, dolls, and lunch boxes. But fame comes with a prize because when they first came to America all there songs were about love and relationships, they dressed in suits and they were society approved. Soon after they started meeting other popular bands and they introduced him ...