... . He began playing the harmonica, but soon was introduced to the guitar which became his concentration. John then formed a band in high school with his two friends, Ivan Vaughan and Pete Sholden. They became known as the Quarrymen, an ode to their school, Quarry Bank High School. John was inspired by "Heartbreak Hotel" and became a fan of American rock 'n' roll music ... very frequently at first, but finally settled on John as rhythm guitar/lead vocal, Paul as lead bass guitar/ vocals, George as lead guitar/ backup vocal, and their sex-symbol Pete Best as drummer. Now settled, they renam...

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... is where The Beatles got their first taste of drugs, using to stay awake during their grueling schedule of 8 hours a night, six days a week. The Beatles, with Ringo Starr replacing Pete Bass as drummer, were signed to Capitol/Parlophone Records. At about the same time they were gaining success, John's girlfriend Cynthia got pregnant, and they were married. On April 8, 1963 ... ...

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