“I declare that the Beatles are mutants. Prototypes of evolutionary agents sent by God, endowed with a mysterious power to create a new human species, a young race of laughing freemen.” – Timothy Leary
Raging crowds, raving teens, and disapproving parents, what do all three of these things have in common? You guessed it! The Beatles, also known as the Fab Four. To this day, they are one of the most famous and popular rock and roll groups of all time.
The Beatles consist of George Harrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Richard Starkey also known as, Ringo Starr. All of the Beatles where born and raised in Liverpool, England. John Lennon was considered the leader of the band. He was a song writer, one of the two lead singers, and rhythm guitarist. George Harrison was the lead guitarist. Paul McCartney was a song writer, one of the two lead singers, and the bassist. Ringo Starr played the drums.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote some of the most supreme music ever, whether together or on their own. Some songs, such as “I Am the Walrus,” composed by John Lennon, bring listeners on a psychedelic trip. Others, like Paul McCartney’s piece, “Hey Jude,” have captivated audiences around the world, uniting every person whilst they sing, “Na, na, na, Hey Jude.” Ringo Starr and George Harrison also wrote songs for The Beatles, but far less than Lennon and McCartney.
Below is just one of their masterworks, “Hey Jude”. Stay tuned until next week for more of The Beatles!
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