The_Beatles

One of the most successful groups
of the 20th century
The Beatles were an English rock band that was formed in Liverpool in 1960 by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
George Harrison
Ringo Starr

Why are they called
«The Beatles»?
At the beginning they changed the name of the group: Beatals, Silver Beats, Silver Beetles, Silver Beatles.
The "bit" - is a hit.
The "bits" – is a beetle.
The guys wanted to call somewhat cryptically, and they came up with a play on words.

The first stage of development (1957 – 1964)
The Beatles created a new model of the traditional rock-and-roll. They connected rock-'n‘-roll with a different style that based on English folk songs and Scottish ballads. Thus was born a whole new style that music critics have called "Merseybeat".

The second stage (1965 – 1966)
«The Beatles» first used a sound effect called the Feedback. The group created songs like a beautiful ballad - «Yesterday», «In My Life» and many others. These songs are rightly considered classics of rock - music.

Beatlemania
Beatlemania was differed from the usual huge popularity by atmosphere of mass hysteria that accompanied any appearance of the band on public. During concerts, the audience’s screams blocked the music.
In February 1964, Beatlemania stepped across the ocean.

The third stage (1967 – 1970)
The Beatles created some of their best songs: «A Day In The Life», «Strawberry Fields Forever», «Come Together».
The group, one name that makes everyone's heart beat faster, officially ceased to exist in April 1970.

Separation of the group
Moral climate in climate within the group was not conducive to co-creation. John and George had already released solo records, and within the same collective they were becoming more and more crowded.

Separation of the group
After many factors and the recording of the last album Abbey Road in stereo, the band disbanded. Each member of the group went their own way and despite further rumors about possible reunion of the group – rumors remained rumors.

The Beatles’ influence on music
of the 20th century
They represent a new rock style and a new era. The Beatles gave a powerful impetus to the second rock and turned the empty entertainment music in a whole subculture.