The Beatles Influence On American Culture Essay

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From The Rolling Stones to the Backstreet Boys to One Direction, music has evolved rapidly over the past 60 years. The music industry has adjusted how music is recorded, edited, and received by fans all across the globe. In 1963, a new band was introduced to the world of music with their first album rocking the whole business. The Beatles, one of the greatest bands of all time, proved how just one album, song, or music video can change the world. They were becoming game-changers in the way their upbeat melodies and wacky music videos, such as “The Yellow Submarine”, drove the Beatles’ fans crazy. With all these new tactics, The Beatles became instant global sensations in a phenomenon known as “Beatlemania” and toured the globe to play in stadiums …show more content…

Teen boys were sporting their identical long locks of hair or “mop-tops”, while the girls were sporting their Beatles posters throughout their rooms. People around the world started to walk around in what were known as “Beatle Boots”, which were boots at ankle length with a pointed toe. A new way of entertainment for the people surfaced when the Beatles became the first band to play live in large stadium concerts. Now people go to concerts in large areas often to watch bands perform, which all started with the …show more content…

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