Beatles essays and research papers
Last update: July 22, 2015-
Why the Notion That the Beatles Changed the World Is a Misconception
Why the Notion that the Beatles Changed the World is a Misconception The Beatles had a minimal effect on the world's course of events. They jumped on the hippie bandwagon at the perfect time to capitalize from it. Their fame did not reach as far nor did not unify as much as some people would think and they are merely an icon through which baby-boomers reminisce about the "good old days". The Beatles are credited
Rating:Essay Length: 469 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: September 7, 2010 -
Beatles
The Beatles were the most influential popular music group of the rock era. They affected the post-war baby boom generation of Britain, the United States and many other countries during the 1960s. Certainly they are the most popular group in rock history, with global sales exceeding 1.1 billion records. While they were originally famous for merseybeat, or what some labelled light-weight pop music which provoked complete hysteria in young women. Their later works achieved a
Rating:Essay Length: 652 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: October 31, 2010 -
The Beatles - Beatlemania
The Beatles: Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) was born in Liverpool on 7 July 1940. Drums and vocals. John Lennon was born in Liverpool on 9 October 1940. He was shot dead in New York on 8 December 1980. Rhythm guitar, keyboards, harmonica, vocals. Paul McCartney was born in Liverpool on 18 June 1942. Bass guitar, keyboards, lead guitar, drums, vocals. George Harrison was born in Liverpool on 25 February 1943. Lead guitar, sitar, keyboards, vocals.
Rating:Essay Length: 2,947 Words / 12 PagesSubmitted: November 2, 2010 -
The Beatles
The Beatles The group that I picked to be an example of a particular type of music is The Beatles. The Beatles included George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Richard Starkey, other wise known as Ringo Starr. This group is very well known and also influenced many musicians since they formed. The Beatles started their careers in England. They were a huge success there, playing in clubs and eventually for the queen herself. After
Rating:Essay Length: 442 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: November 3, 2010 -
The Beatles Legacy - from 1960's to Now
The Beatle's Legacy... From 1960's To Now Many know The Beatles as the most popular and influential music group of the 20th century. In the early 1960's, their popularity grew rather rapidly. They continued gaining popularity well through the 1960's. Although their popularity has decreased somewhat over time, the influences they have contributed during their career have remained apparent even today. The Beatles originated from the UK in the early 1960's. Before becoming known as
Rating:Essay Length: 1,863 Words / 8 PagesSubmitted: November 3, 2010 -
The Beatles
The Beatles are even today known as the greatest and most influential act of the rock era. They introduced more innovations into popular music than any other rock band of the 20th century. Moreover, they were among the few artists of any genre that were simultaneously the best at what they did, and the most popular at what they did. They were also the first British rock group to achieve worldwide prominence, launching a British
Rating:Essay Length: 779 Words / 4 PagesSubmitted: November 3, 2010 -
The Short Long Lived Beatles
The world's number one rock group consisted of John Winston (Ono) Lennon (born 10/09/40 - died 12/08/80), whose middle name came from his parent's admiration of Winston Churchill, and which John changed to Ono in later years; James Paul McCartney (born 06/18/42); George Harold Harrison (born 02/25/43 - died 11/29/01); and Ringo Starr (born Richard Starkey 07/07/40). During the Beatles recording career from 1962 to 1970, they would release twenty-two singles (45rpm) in the United
Rating:Essay Length: 818 Words / 4 PagesSubmitted: November 11, 2010 -
The Beatles
The Beatles to this day are one of the most famous and popular rock 'n roll groups in the world. The Beatles include George Harrison, John Lennon(1940-1980), Paul McCartney, and Richard Starkey(Ringo Starr). All of the Beatles where born and raised in Liverpool, England. John Lennon was considered the leader of the band. George Harrison was the lead guitarist. John Lennon was a song writer, one of the two lead singers, and rhythm guitarist. Paul
Rating:Essay Length: 645 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: November 14, 2010 -
The Beatles
When people hear the name "The Beatles" most people think of lead singer, John Lennon. However, the role of Paul McCartney is often overlooked. It was McCartney, not Lennon who was the driving force behind the Beatles. John Lennon and Paul McCartney were in many bands together before the forming of the Beatles. In 1962, along with Ringo Starr1 and George Harrison, they formed the rock group known as "The Beatles". The group featured a
Rating:Essay Length: 1,407 Words / 6 PagesSubmitted: November 17, 2010 -
The Beatles
The Beatles to this day are one of the most famous and popular rock 'n roll groups in the world. The Beatles include George Harrison, John Lennon(1940-1980), Paul McCartney, and Richard Starkey(Ringo Starr). All of the Beatles where born and raised in Liverpool, England. John Lennon was considered the leader of the band. George Harrison was the lead guitarist. John Lennon was a song writer, one of the two lead singers, and rhythm guitarist. Paul
Rating:Essay Length: 519 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: November 17, 2010 -
The Beatles
INTRODUCTION The Beatles were a smashing rock and pop group from Liverpool, England. This group was inspired by American performers such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard. During the 1960's the band dominated the rock music industry with their smash hit "Beatlemania." The Beatles had an awkward appearance. They wore Edwardian clothes and mop-like haircuts which created a sense of humor. With their wild appearance and style, crowds followed them constantly, with fans
Rating:Essay Length: 419 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: November 21, 2010 -
The Beatles
The Beatles grew from a small Liverpool band into a worldwide sensation, and were one of the most influential music groups of all-time. John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote some of the best music ever, whether together or on their own. Some songs, such as "I Am the Walrus," composed by John Lennon, bring listeners on a psychedelic trip. Others, like Paul McCartney's opus, "Hey Jude," have captivated audiences, uniting every person whilst they sing,
Rating:Essay Length: 4,589 Words / 19 PagesSubmitted: November 24, 2010 -
The Beatles
The Beatles While many musical artists quickly come and go from pop music scene, not many artists can maintain public appeal for an entire decade. The Beatles, however, are an entirely different story. Greatly impacted by their own lives and the influenced by the circumstances of their generation, the Beatles became possibly the most popular pop band of all time. The group employed several constituent parts of drama with in their musical career: spectacle and
Rating:Essay Length: 2,590 Words / 11 PagesSubmitted: November 26, 2010 -
Beatles: Revolution
Revolution was written by John Lennon (published by Apple Records, all rights reserved) and was released as a single along with Hey Jude on August 26, 1968 in the United States and August 30, 1968 in the United Kingdom. This song was written and recorded on July 13, 1968 and can also be found in later albums such as the Hey Jude LP, The Beatles 1967-1970 album, and also Rock N' Roll Music album. It
Rating:Essay Length: 805 Words / 4 PagesSubmitted: November 30, 2010 -
Beatles: Boyband to Revolutionaries
The Beatles had its start as a young band in the early 1960's; they came about just as some of the most influential rock n' roll artists were exiting the scene, as a result, their success and music had a great impact on music in their time. They brought with them a fresh kind of music which involved fusing of different musical sounds like rhythm & blues as well as different types of pop music
Rating:Essay Length: 1,141 Words / 5 PagesSubmitted: December 5, 2010 -
History of the Beatles
Early beginnings Lennon met McCartney on July 6, 1957 at the annual St. Peter's Woolton Parish Church Garden Fete. Lennon was in a skiffle group called The Quarry Men who were performing at the event. Lennon was impressed by McCartney as he knew the words to several rock 'n' roll songs (Lennon would just make his own words up), and because he taught him some guitar chords (Lennon only knew the banjo chords taught to
Rating:Essay Length: 4,660 Words / 19 PagesSubmitted: December 6, 2010 -
The Beatles Sgt. Pepper
"Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," recorded in 1967, is to date the number one Rock and Roll album ever recorded. Sgt. Pepper's is considered to be the first concept album. There are many things that brought about the creation of The Beatles most influential album. Before The Beatles began the recording process of Sgt. Pepper's they had retired from touring. This gave the group ample time to experiment with different instruments, recording techniques and
Rating:Essay Length: 807 Words / 4 PagesSubmitted: December 10, 2010 -
The Beatles
The Beatles to this day are one of the most famous and popular rock 'n roll groups in the world. The Beatles include George Harrison, John Lennon(1940-1980), Paul McCartney, and Richard Starkey(Ringo Starr). All of the Beatles where born and raised in Liverpool, England. John Lennon was considered the leader of the band. George Harrison was the lead guitarist. John Lennon was a song writer, one of the two lead singers, and rhythm guitarist. Paul
Rating:Essay Length: 652 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: December 13, 2010 -
The Beatles
The Beatles to this day are one of the most famous and popular rock 'n roll groups in the world. The Beatles include George Harrison, John Lennon(1940-1980), Paul McCartney, and Richard Starkey(Ringo Starr). All of the Beatles where born and raised in Liverpool, England. John Lennon was considered the leader of the band. George Harrison was the lead guitarist. John Lennon was a song writer, one of the two lead singers, and rhythm guitarist. Paul
Rating:Essay Length: 518 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: December 14, 2010 -
The Beatles
The Beatles are, without doubt, the most influential rock group of all time. Their influence reshaped music, and set the trends that other groups followed, whether they wanted it or not. Everybody knows, or has at least heard about how they made countless hit records. Who doesn't know 'She loves you', 'Yesterday' and 'Yellow submarine'. After all those years, these songs are still played on the radio. As many pop groups, The Beatles didn't start
Rating:Essay Length: 963 Words / 4 PagesSubmitted: December 23, 2010 -
The Beatles' Influence
The Beatles' Influence University of Phoenix Soc 110: Team Collaboration, Conflict, and Resolution January 4th, 2007 Who or what defines an effective leader? To most, this person or group of persons possesses specific qualities that are desired, admired, and respected. These leaders influence others by their accomplishments and by their positive impact they have left for others. There are many political, religious, business, artistic, and academic leaders that, throughout history, have affected society in
Rating:Essay Length: 622 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: December 26, 2010 -
The Beatles
According to time magazines web site time.com, in their top 100 issue from June 8, 1998 the beatles were the number one band of all time. To learn why they were and still a widely known performing group. They not only invented many of the styles used in music today, their lyrics touched the hearts and minds of the youth of the time, they were something new and different, something nobody heard but still loved.
Rating:Essay Length: 311 Words / 2 PagesSubmitted: December 29, 2010 -
The Beatles Beginnings
In March 1957, while attending Quarry Bank Grammar School in Liverpool, John Lennon formed a skiffle group called The Quarrymen. Lennon and the Quarrymen met guitarist Paul McCartney at the Woolton Garden Fкte held at St. Peter's Church on 6 July 1957 and added him to the group a few days later. On 6 February 1958, the young guitarist George Harrison was invited to watch the group (who played under a variety of names) at
Rating:Essay Length: 617 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: December 31, 2010 -
The Beatles: Rock Legends
Those of us in our forties today remember with fondness and excitement the atmosphere created by four young guys from Liverpool, England. As all of us remember where we were during the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, we likewise remember being transfixed in front of our small black & white television sets on February 9, 1964, when the Beatles made their first American debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. In
Rating:Essay Length: 4,240 Words / 17 PagesSubmitted: December 31, 2010 -
The Beatles: Sgt. Peppers
The Beatles had always been seen as a British boy band that hit it big in the United States. In 1966, they performed their last tour. It was as if the fans were starting to lose interest in them because they were not coming around as much. However, in 1967 they released Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The Beatles had no idea that this album would be the turning point of their careers. It
Rating:Essay Length: 1,494 Words / 6 PagesSubmitted: January 10, 2011