As the Beatles gained more exposure not only in their hometown, but around the country, the mass media was able to advance their notoriety providing them with further opportunities to bring their unique style to everyone. Thus being said, the Beatles could not have come in a more opportune time. Television was able to spread their talents all over the world faster than any other type of media. This technology was able to introduce not only the Beatles as a whole, but the individual members as well. Even as the culture was changing and preparing the way for the band, The Beatles themselves made changes to enhance their style and cohesiveness. McCartney and Lennon were the main focal point members for the start of the band. They first performed …show more content…
Beatlemania was the term for the craze that fans had over the Beatles. This craze was something the world had seen, but most definitely not to the extent Beatles fans took it. Lynskey (2013) had quoted about the coining of the term: "A Radio Scotland performer turned to Lothian and gasped, 'For God's sake Andi, what's happening?' Thinking on his feet, the promoter replied, "Don't Worry, it's only… Beatlemania' " (qtd. in p. 1). The craziness of the female fans, and how they acted during the time of The Beatles, was complete hysteria (Lynskey). The adults, however, did not understand the craze and hysteria over The Beatles. Paul Johnson even stated the fans who did craze over the band and watched them on TV were the people who were probably failures in life. The girls, however, were to be said a mindless horde. The girls screamed for all of these other acts such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and even Cliff Richard; so what made Beatlemania such a craze? Yes, the talent, showmanship, and charisma of the group had a tremendous part in it; however, the timing of the groups rise was impeccable because of the advent of the television.
“He helped shape the agenda of the sixties – socially and politically, no less than musically” (“John Lennon”). John Lennon was extremely influential to the world during his lifetime, and mainly during the sixties. He fueled many movements with his strong willed beliefs in peace and happiness. The actions and music of John Lennon drastically altered how many people viewed the world around them during the sixties and throughout his entire life.
In addition to the 23 albums (counting soundtracks and separate US and UK releases) released during the band's life (1960-1970) there have been more than 150 compilations, recorded interviews and videos issued. Hundreds of books have been written about their personal lives, their music, and their influence on pop culture and rock
From 1957 to 1960, The Beatles appeared to have a hierarchy structure, led by John Lennon. Lennon finalized many decision making issues such as new outfits for the band, who was able to participate in the band, and even what the band would be named. For example, Lennon quickly realized over the years that by working together, and sharing with one another as a group, their band would be at its best. Thus, transformation of a collaboration cycle or group dynamics began. The Beatles clearly demonstrated team work and group cohesion by presenting strong ties they develop over many years. This also included Brian Epstein (dutiful manager) and George Martin (trailblazing producer) (www.danpontefract.com). The group clearly showed consistent feedback and ideas as well as motivating one another. For example, in the September issue of “Innovation in Practice” it is stated, “One would sketch an idea or a song fragment and take it to the other to finish or improve; in some cases, two incomplete songs or song ideas that each had and worked on individually would be combined into a complete song.” Each individual member of The Beatles knew their role in the group. Their interactions, structured re...
The Effects of Race Music on Rock and Roll “African Americans invented rock and roll,” noted a prominent American historian. “Without their musical contributions, we would not have the genre.” Based on what you’ve learned in History 105 about the origins and the first decade of Rock and Roll in the United States, is this an accurate statement? Why or why not? Rock and Roll is a genre of popular music that originated in the United States of America during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
The answer to my question about why they are still loved by many people such as myself has much to do with how Paul and John write they would completely argue, usually friendly like for hours until they would get an idea then they would just go with the flow. George Martin their producer says this about those two, "In the studio, their rivalry was based purely on friendship. They had a very close relationship because, in many ways, they were both incredibly similar." It also has a lot to do with them having the first song recorded using feedback, which is still used in studios today. It most of all is how amazing their music is. Now if you don’t like the Beatles you are either really old, or you have the worst taste ever (Glassman).
American attitudes and behaviors have shifted and swayed throughout the history of this great country. They are often influenced by things happening in not only our nation, but in the world. Things like world wars, economic upheaval, and even natural disasters. These ever changing shifts in how we view and respond to the world around us change us as a nation. Some of those changes are fleeting, some fade and we revert back to former ways, but one stands out from all the rest. One change, an explosion of our view of cultural norms, burst onto the scene and changed us in a deeper and more meaningful way than ever before. This change was caused by rock and’ roll music. It brought about such deep transformation to our societal views about family, sexuality, and race that even today we are “All Shook Up.”
The Beatles are a band that has made a huge impact into our world. The impact of the Beatles influenced many things. Such things would be types of music, the people, and a world movement.
A defining moment not only to the 500,000 people in attendance but to the future of America, Woodstock formed a new generation of youth counter culture as well as a foundation to many future music events that happen today. Overall Woodstock became an iconic American image that spread the message of peace through song.
“The Beatles” is a rock band formed in 1960 in Liverpool, England. The group originally
Rock and roll was known for their sexual lyrics and rebellious lyrics that changed American culture. This changed American culture because that’s when everyone noticed that artists are saying those things in their lyrics and other artists would do it as well and that’s when a lot of problems started rising about the messages artists are sending to their audience. There was also great artists in the making and made big names for themselves. For example, Elvis, The Beatles, or Richie Valens and so on that made great rock and roll music and had the true meaning of rock and roll. Rock and roll had golden years were it was listened to all over America and then in the late 1900;s when the different types of rock and roll started to appear into the music culture and started to change the American culture as well for introducing the different types of rock and roll.
The Beatles helped the entertainment industry become respectable, by having substance and being good boys. They were “more self-aware than their previous pop sweepstakes aspirants,” Joe McGasko from “Biography.com” says. The Beatles were very independant, and not easily swayed to think the way society might impress upon them. The editors of “The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock & Roll” have said about the Beatles, “One of the first rock groups to write most of its own material, they inaugurated the era of self-contained bands and forever centralized
Rock and Roll singer Larry Williams once said, “Rock and Roll has no beginning and no end for it is the very pulse of life itself.” This means that Rock and Roll plays a very important part in American culture and society. Rock and Roll will never die out and it is the beginning of many other different genres. Rock and Roll has had a tremendous influence on the culture and society of America. Rock and Roll music had a positive influence on American culture and society through race, sexuality, and generational conflict.
Before the Beatles were the Beatles, they were just normal musicians. John Lennon the person in charge of the band in the 50’s called the Quarry Men met Paul McCartney on July 6, 1957, where both musicians are performing in Skiffle Groups. After hearing Paul play at the concert John’s manager asked Paul if he would like to join the Quarry Men, Paul accepted his offer. Many musicians tried out to join the Quarry Men, however none of them made it. On February 6, 1958 George Harrison tried out by playing Raunchy and John made him become the newest member of the group. The members of the Quarry Men are; “John, Paul and George, with the addition of Johns Friend from art college, Stu Sutcliffe and a guitarist named Pete Best” (The Beatles pg. 1). They went off to Germany to get a better chance to become known and famous. While they are in Germany, Stu Sutcliffe decides to go back to college to get back into art which he is in love with and be with Astrid which he met in Germany. The members remaining in the Quarry Men group renamed their group and now their group calling it Silver Beatles and returned to Liverpool. As the group thought their luck was terrible, a young record storeowner in the late 1961, with the name of Brian Epstein, noticed the Beatles with their great musicians skills, he thought they have something unique to them (History of The Beatles pg. 1). The Silver Beatles held a tough ima...
Music has long been an expression of people from different cultures around the world. Music has been present since the dawn of man. Archaeologists in recent years have uncovered age old music instruments made by early modern humans. Music can influence the way we act, dress, talk, dance, or socialize. Music can be inspiring and uplifting if we are going through a difficult time in our life. The same can be argued with musical styles that reflect use of drugs or promote violence. With this being said, have you ever wondered in what ways music and radio has shaped the American culture and its values?
The Beatles wrote hundreds of songs throughout their long career and many of which had the same main ideas in them. Those two ideas seem to standout in most of their songs, and they are the ideas of peace and love. They were so passionate about these two ideas especially world peace, that they became avid participants and leaders in the anti-war movement, against the War in Vietnam. It seemed strange ...