THE BEATLES

MEMBERS

• Paul McCartney- vocals, bass
• Ringo Star- drums
• John Lennon- guitar, vocals
• George Harrison- guitar

FORMATION

• McCartney joined Lennon's band
• They switched out drummers a lot
• Ringo Star eventually joined
• First the Silver Beatles then renamed
• Joined the band as teenagers

POPULARITY IN THE UK

• They started playing gigs
• Gained more and more fans
• Rapidly grew in the 1960's

SONGS

• Here Comes the Sun
• Hey Jude
• Twist and Shout
• Hello Goodbye
• Come Together

British Invastion

• The Beatles came in America in the 1960's
• They appeared on the Ed Sullivan show

INFLUENCE

• Distinct style of rock 'n roll
• New music that no one heard before
• Changed their style along the way