... first summarize The Beatles early years, to give a foundation for their later music. John Lennon, who is considered the founding1 member, was born in Liverpool England on October 9, 1940. As a child he was a trouble-maker and poor at school. However what he lacked in mathematical skill, he compensated in his ... to see their gig at The Woolton Parish Church Fete. The fifteen-year-old McCartney was introduced to sixteen-year-old Lennon and a unique song writing partnership began. The group switched members very frequently at first, but finally settled on John as rhythm guitar/lead vocal,...

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... reached #17 on the British charts. The second and third singles released ("Please Please Me" and "From Me to You") were also successful in England. In 1963 when the single "I Want to Hold Your Hand" was released in America, the Beatles became an instant success. In 1964 the Beatles began ... in 1966. They then took a well deserved hiatus before coming together again to produse "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", a reflection of the cultural values of the youth of the time. After this album another was produced, "Magical Mystery Tour". This was not as successful as their previous al...

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