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One of the very few bands that stand out as a major part of music history and countless rock tees across the generations is The Beatles. It’s impossible to not know who they are simply because music now would not be what it is without them. The group started a crucial movement in history that cemented their legendary status.

For hardcore fans, the real story of the band began in 1960 when John Lennon formed The Quarrymen. Lennon originally played music with his friends. The prototype for The Beatles originally included Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe who is often regarded as the fifth Beatle. Paul McCartney and George Harrison soon became members as well. Ringo Starr however did not come in until much later when Pete Best was dismissed from the group.

Best was originally lost as to why the band let him off. He was informed that he was no longer wanted. It is possible that the others did not like him because he stood out, preferring a different fashion style and passing up on hanging out with the other members. He seemed popular among the fans because of his good looks but his musical skills were regarded as a bit limited. If he stayed on, it’s possible that the group might have taken a different direction.

The Beatles history as we know it came to be in 1962, with Starr playing drums. At this point, it was Lennon and McCartney who became the more prominent members. This was probably because they were the writers and had a say as to which songs would make the cut. It was a pleasant surprise that early on, the members met eye to eye considering that the two songwriters were almost worlds apart in musical style. McCartney produced music that was naturally melodic, uplifting and almost bubbly. Lennon on the other hand produced songs that were grounded on a mature and realistic outlook.

Despite the disparity in writing style, there was no question that both members found a similar liking for mixed elements. At that time, this departure from set patterns was considered quite rebellious. It nonetheless became the reason why their music has endured through the years. The Beatles has been categorized under the rock and roll genre but their songs contain elements and influences from blues, country and psychedelic music. At one point they were even able to incorporate Celtic and classical influences.

What made the group’s music entirely appealing is that the mixture of genres did not come out as evolutionary. There was no shift of genres just because the band had matured or changed. The mix was simply just a mix. What made their songs even better is the fact that the varying elements did not clash or create discordant sounds. They were able to meld so many different parts into outstanding pieces that touched base with the common people. People came to love their music so much that by 1964, they had unknowingly been able to launch the British music invasion.

It would be superfluous to give a longer exposition of the work and story of The Beatles. There are already quite a lot of experts who have given their scholarly perspectives. For a true fan, the revolution that the band started simply needs to be enjoyed in every band store.