The Silver Beatles: A Story of Struggle, Luck and Genius

Marco Crescenzi

The Silver Beatles: A Story of Struggle, Luck and Genius
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Edition Olms
Country
CH
Published
1 July 2024
Pages
192
ISBN
9783283013325

The Silver Beatles: A Story of Struggle, Luck and Genius

Marco Crescenzi

The Beatles, the most renowned band in the history of music, didn't just spring into existence. Their journey began in the mid-1950s when John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe, and Pete Best formed a group known as the Silver Beatles. They were simply four teenagers from Liverpool with a shared enthusiasm for American music and a dream to make it big. Before they became the Beatles, they were the Quarrymen, a band started by John Lennon in 1956. The name change to "The Beetles" was suggested by Sutcliffe, in honor of Buddy Holly's band, The Crickets. By August 1960, they had evolved into The Beatles we know and love today. Their early years were filled with struggles and moments of both luck and genius. Playing gigs in places like Liverpool's Cavern Club and Hamburg's red-light district, they worked tirelessly, honing their craft. Their break came when they met Brian Epstein, who would become their manager, leading them to a contract with EMI. This is the extraordinary story of the Beatles before they became The Beatles - a tale of determination, passion, and the will to succeed against all odds. As we mark the 60th anniversary of their first explosive hit "Love Me Do", we celebrate not just the success they achieved, but the -journey they took to get there. As of today, The Beatles continue to make headlines, with the release of their final song 'Now And Then' and a documentary shedding light on the full story behind it.

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