Formed: 1960
Origin: Liverpool, England
Yeas active: 1960-1970
Founders: Unknown, (presumed to be first true fans of the beetles) and the Beatles themselves: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Beliefs:
Other Facts:
By Tim Price
Origin: Liverpool, England
Yeas active: 1960-1970
Founders: Unknown, (presumed to be first true fans of the beetles) and the Beatles themselves: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Beliefs:
- An obsession with all things Beatles from obvious facets such as their music and hair styles to more subtle things such as their sociocultural standpoint and political ideals.
- As icons for their generation and representatives for all that they desired, they became cult figures to which many placed their faith in much like a Christian would in God.
Other Facts:
- The Beatles are still the best selling musicians in the United States with 178 million units sold.
- The track "Michelle" was inspired by Paul McCartney's favourite way to pick up women.
- Ringo Starr's real name is Richard Starkey
- John Lennon grew up near a park called Strawberry field.
- Sean Connery liked the band so much that he reportedly recorded a cover of one of their songs.
- There is still a heated debate to this day between the intense followers of the band if the t on the "the" should be capitalized.
By Tim Price