THE BEATLES

BAND MEMBERS

• John: guitar, lead vocals
• Paul: bass vocals
• George: lead guitar vocals
• Ringo: drums

HOW DID THEY GET TOGETHER

• They were all good high school friends
• They got together when they were very young

HOW THEY GAINED POPULARITY

• They played at a small pub
• A record company signed them
• They sang about love and were young and hip
• Fans loved it especially teen girls who flocked to their shows

POPULAR MATERIAL

• Albums - Abby Road, Sargent Peppers, Let it be
• Songs - Yellow Submarine, Twist and Shout

THE BRITISH INVASION

• The British Invasion was the influence of
• British music and culture on the United States
• TV SHOW THEY WERE IN
• Ed Sullivan Show

WHY THEY ARE SO POPULAR

• Had amazing music
• Had a great lasting image
• Were young and hip at the time giving them a great fan base
• Musical geniuses
• Revolutionary band