Technically speaking, the idiots above are somewhat correct. The Beatles were a middle man in influencing modern rock, albiet a very important middle man. Early blues musicians from America were the true influential backing for most of the 60's and 70's. BUT, the Beatles were the first band to truly take the bluesy sound and transform it into what we see as modern rock. you can even track this progression through their discography, each album growing more like rock, and with a more bluesy background. Now the persons above do not seem to realize just how pivotal a role this was. No one had ever before done anything like this. This paved the way for such groups as the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and the like. The Beatles music in general may be slightly overated (although i do not belive so) BUT the musical importance of it is in NO way overated, it was such an enormously pivotal role in the transition from early rock to what is now called modern rock it is hard to imagine what would be considered modern rock if fate had not brought together some of the most musically talented individuals the 60's, or the 20th century for that matter, saw.
by Nathan Wilken October 09, 2007
What can you say about the best band in the history of the everything? There were "one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music", (Wikipedia) but they were more than that. They inspired people everywhere with messages to "Let it Be" and "Work it out". From 1962, the band consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.
They all played a variety of instruments. Depending on the tone and beat of the song, either Paul or John would usually sing. The faster beat songs were generally John, and the slower, lovey songs were usually Paul. Some songs included the harmonica (played by John), so Paul usually sang those, but occasionally John would switch between vocals and harmonica, like in "I Should Have Known Better". George and Ringo had their share of songs, too. I think George's most famous song is "Here comes the Sun" and Ringo's most well-known is "Yellow Submarine".
The Beatles acted in two movies, chronologically, "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help". They performed select songs in both.
The world died a little inside when the Beatles disbanded in 1970. They all started solo careers; Paul starting Wings with his wife Lynda.
John was killed in 1980 by Mark David Chapman in front of his home, the Dakota, in New York; George died in 2001 from cancer. Paul and Ringo are still living to this day. Some people say that they're dying in order of talent, but I say that they each played a special and necessary part in the Beatles and were all equally influential in changing the world.
I love the Beatles. I'm just going to say that straight out right now, if you haven't already realized that. The Beatles changed the world with their influence. Beatles forever - Strawberry Fields Forever!
The Beatles acted in two movies, chronologically, "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help". They performed select songs in both.
The world died a little inside when the Beatles disbanded in 1970. They all started solo careers; Paul starting Wings with his wife Lynda.
John was killed in 1980 by Mark David Chapman in front of his home, the Dakota, in New York; George died in 2001 from cancer. Paul and Ringo are still living to this day. Some people say that they're dying in order of talent, but I say that they each played a special and necessary part in the Beatles and were all equally influential in changing the world.
I love the Beatles. I'm just going to say that straight out right now, if you haven't already realized that. The Beatles changed the world with their influence. Beatles forever - Strawberry Fields Forever!
by EmmaLouLove April 11, 2011
Considered to be One of the greatest bands of all time.
While they are quite incredible, saying that they are the best band of all time is an opinionated statement. Not everyone likes them and their opinions should be respected.
While they are quite incredible, saying that they are the best band of all time is an opinionated statement. Not everyone likes them and their opinions should be respected.
Person: I don't care for the Beatles all that much
Beatles-head: OMG Y DNT U LIEK TEH BTLS???
Person: No...not really
Beatle-Head: GET AUT OF HER STEWPID PERZON.
Person: Fine. I respect your opinions, why can't you respect mine?
Beatles-head: OMG Y DNT U LIEK TEH BTLS???
Person: No...not really
Beatle-Head: GET AUT OF HER STEWPID PERZON.
Person: Fine. I respect your opinions, why can't you respect mine?
by Midnighters Crashing March 05, 2010
A decent and very influential rock band from the 1960s. Although good and revoloutionary to the music industry, they are overrated to an extent. No, this is not coming from a "Linkin Park brainwashed fag". I don't even listen to Linkin Park or any other Nu-Metal.
Billy- The Beatles are good, but not as good as everyone thinks.
Joe- HOW DARE YOU SPEAK SUCH BLASPHEMY! *Pulls out magnum, shoots Billy needlessly*
Joe- HOW DARE YOU SPEAK SUCH BLASPHEMY! *Pulls out magnum, shoots Billy needlessly*
by Rabid Gerbil June 09, 2005
A band comprised of four liberpudlians and sometimes more, who changed the world because they couldn't express their gay thoughts properly
Oh yeah, the beatles, wasn't john lennon in that band?
Yeah, he made a lot of songs about wanting to kiss his bandmates
Yeah, he made a lot of songs about wanting to kiss his bandmates
by Beatle Greeter July 14, 2022
Sexy AF motherfuckers in a band from the 60s.
-John Lennon
-Paul McCartney
-George Harrison
-Ringo Starr
-John Lennon
-Paul McCartney
-George Harrison
-Ringo Starr
by John Winston Lennon December 27, 2018
the most indie band there is
guy 1: what are u listening to
guy 2: the beatles, the most indie band in the world
guy 1: holy fucking shit ur stupid
guy 2: the beatles, the most indie band in the world
guy 1: holy fucking shit ur stupid
by deeznuttiesboy May 29, 2023