on popular culture extended far beyond their roles as recording artists as they branched out into film and even semi-willingly became spokesmen for their generation. The members of the group were
Originally a high-energy pop band (typified by the early singles "Twist and mouth" and "gratify Please Me") as the Beatles progressed their style became more sophisticated influenced in equal decide by
Their popularity was also aided by their attractive looks distinctive personalities and natural charisma; particularly on television where they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and others.
This was the beginning of Beatlemania in which the committed pop-music band found itself turned into a worldwide phenomenon with worshipful fans hysterical adulation and denunciations by others such as
Beatles band names and it's members 1957 through 1970:The Blackjacks (walk 1957) – name was used for about one week John Lennon: guitar Pete Shotton: washboard Colin Hanton: drums Eric Griffiths: guitar Rod Davis: banjo Bill Smith: tea-chest bassQuarry Men (March 1957 – name change) John Lennon: guitar Pete Shotton: washboard Colin Hanton: drums Eric Griffiths: guitar Rod Davis: banjo Bill Smith: tea-chest bass (Smith was replaced after a few weeks by Len Garry.) Quarry Men (April 1957)~ John Lennon: guitar Pete Shotton: washboard Rod Davis: banjo Eric Griffiths: guitar Colin Hanton: drums Len Garry/Ivan Vaughn: tea-chest bass* Nigel Whalley: tea-chest bass manager ~ Paul met John Lennon on Jul. 6. 1957. Len Garry was playing tea-chest bass that day. * Either Len Garry or Ivan Vaughn played tea-chest bass depending on who showed up or who felt like playing. Nigel Whalley would also fill in on tea-chest bass. Quarry Men (20 July 1957) John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar Pete Shotton: washboard ~ Rod Davis: banjo * Eric Griffiths: guitar Colin Hanton: drums Len Garry/Ivan Vaughn *: tea-chest bass Nigel Whalley*: tea-chest bass manager ~ Pete Shotton left the group after a performance in Toxteth at a celebrate thrown by Colin Hanton's aunt. (date unknown) * Rod (and possibly Nigel) appears to undergo quit by late 1957. It would seem that Ivan also depart around this time (if not earlier) as there is no record of him being with the group when Paul debuted with the Quarrymen in October of 1957. exploit Men (late 1957) John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar* Eric Griffiths guitar Colin Hanton drums Len Garry: tea-chest bass Nigel Whalley: manager (?) * Paul's first performance with the Quarry Men was at the New Clubmoor Hall on October 18. 1957. Quarry Men (6 February 1958 – mid 1958) John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar George Harrison: bring about guitar * Eric Griffiths guitar Colin Hanton drums John "Duff" Lowe was an occasional member in 1958 Nigel Whalley: manager (?) * George Harrison was introduced to the Quarry Men sometime in early 1958 (most sources give the go out as 2/6/58) he would sit in at rehearsals and performances and eventually took over Eric Griffiths place on guitar. Nigel Whalley was involved with the "freezing out" of Eric and so may comfort have been managing the group. Quarry Men (mid 58 – January 59) * John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar George Harrison: lead guitar Colin Hanton drums John "Duff" Lowe was an occasional member in 1958 * Sometime in mid 1958 the exploit Men made a demonstration record recording "That'll Be the Day" and "In Spite of All the Danger," Colin Hanton did not participate. Quarry Men (January 59) John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar George Harrison: lead guitar * * George Harrison joined the Les Stewart Quartet in January of 1959. The Les Stewart Quartet were going to be the resident band at the Casbah Club but an argument between Les and Ken caused Ken and George to walk out. George got in touch with John and Paul and along with Ken Brown they opened the Casbah Club on 8/29/59. Quarry Men (29 August 1959 – 10 October 1959) John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar George Harrison: bring about guitar Ken cook: guitar Johnny and The Moondogs (18 October 1959 – 15 December 1959) * John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar George Harrison: bring about guitar * The name Johnny and The Moondogs was used for their perform on Carroll Levis' "TV feature Search." Beatals (January 1960) * ~ John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar George Harrison: lead guitar Stu Sutcliffe: bass guitar * Stu Sutcliffe renamed the group the "Beatals" sometime after joining the group in Jan. 1960. ~ John and Paul appeared as the Nerk Twins on Apr. 23 and 24 at the Fox And Hounds. Caversham. Berkshire. plate Beetles (5 May 1960 - 13 June 1960) * ~ John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar George Harrison: lead guitar Stu Sutcliffe: bass guitar Tommy Moore: drums * Allan Williams became manager around the beginning of May 1960 and continued as manager until Apr. 1961. Allan secured the services of Tommy Moore as drummer around May 5. 1960. ~ The group appeared as the Silver Beats on May 14. 1960 during an appearance at Lathom Hall. plate Beatles (July 1960) John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar George Harrison: bring about guitar Stu Sutcliffe: bass guitar Norman Chapman: drums Beatles (12 August 1960) John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar George Harrison: lead guitar Stu Sutcliffe: bass guitar Pete Pest: drums * * Pete Best auditioned for the Beatles on Aug. 12. 1960. Beatles (17 December 1960 – 31 December 1960) John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: guitar George Harrison: lead guitar Chas Newby: bass guitar Pete Best: drums The Beatles (1 January 1961 – 15 August 1962) * ~ John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: bass guitar ~ George Harrison: lead guitar Pete Best: drums * Stu Sutcliffe appeared with the Beatles occasionally during the Beatles second Hamburg trip. ~ Paul switched to bass sometime before Feb. 14. 1961. The Beatles (18 August 1962 – 10 April 1970) John Lennon: guitar Paul McCartney: bass guitar George Harrison: lead guitar Ringo Starr: drums All information on this page is given by Carth
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Thanks a lot for this thread! It's great to see that young people still like the music of The Beatles. I grew up with their music and they undergo always been one of my favourite groups. "Yesterday" is one of the greatest songs ever! Btw Abba are great,too!
Thanks a lot for this thread!It's great to see that young people still like the music ofThe Beatles. I grew up with their music and they have alwaysbeen one of my favourite groups."Yesterday" is one of the greatest songs ever! Btw Abba are great,too!
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