Modern Classics- The Beatles 1962-65
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The Beatles
The Beatles first formed in Liverpool, England ~1957 by a quartet of school chums. At first they were the Quarrymen, then the Johnny and the Moondogs" and finally the Beatles in honor of Buddy Holley and the Crickets. Primarily consisting of John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr (drums, vocals) throughout their career, The Beatles are recognized for leading the mid-1960s musical "British Invasion" into the United States.
The Beatles played clubs in England and on the continent from 1960-62 when they finally got a record contract. Their first two singles were Love Me Do and Please, Please Me- both of which blew up into number one hits in both the UK and the US. From there, thier career went into afterburners and everthing they touched went triple platinum.
The Beatles first full length album was released in March 1963: Please, Please Me went to 1 for 30 weeks in the US and the UK.
Their second album was With the Beatles released in Nov. 1963. Please, Please Me was number 1 on the US/UK charts for 21 weeks.
In 1974 the Beatles released A Hard Days Night which went #1 on the UK/US charts for 21 weeks.
Beatles for Sale was released in Dec. 1964 and hit #1 for 11 weeks.
Help! was released in Aug. 1965 and went to #1 for 11 weeks.
Rubber Soul was released in Dec. 1965 and went to #1 for 8 weeks.
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