From the Beatles to Hendrix
Start of what would be termed the “British Invasion.” From Liverpool, England. Hit the U.S. in 1964 Appeared on the Ed Sullivan show 73 Million viewers Overnight sensation
Group first formed in 1957 and called themselves the “Quarrymen.” Grew up listening to early American rock and roll. Changed their name to the “Silver Beetles” in imitation of Buddy Holly’s Crickets
Early career consisted of playing extended gigs in Hamburg, Germany. Cavern Club in Liverpool Met Brian Epstein Became their manager Cleaned up their look: haircuts, matching suits Got the group signed with Decca Records
Early influences on the music of the Beatles Elvis Presley Chuck Berry Little Richard Carl Perkins British success Initially resisted going to America
First major hit in the U.S. was “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” In the next three years: 30 hits in the top Number 1’s 1964 – first feature movie, A Hard Day’s Night 1965 – another movie, Help!
Controversy arose over religion Lennon was misquoted as saying the Beatles were “bigger than Jesus.” Many protests and some riots at their concerts. Last public performance was at Candlestick Park in San Francisco
Songs to know… I Want to Hold Your Hand ch?v=iim6s8Ea_bE ch?v=iim6s8Ea_bE Hard Day’s Night ch?v=cD4TAgdS_Xw ch?v=cD4TAgdS_Xw Yesterday ch?v=F8Wg5nwOs9E ch?v=F8Wg5nwOs9E Can’t Buy Me Love ch?v=venzPNvge18 ch?v=venzPNvge18
Sort of the “anti-Beatles.” More dangerous sounding More influenced by the Blues Not as vocally oriented – more about the instruments.
Heavily influenced by American blues Muddy Waters Elmore James Chuck Berry Got their start in 1962 just before the Beatles hit in America They were friends with the Beatles Began recording for Decca in 1963
The manager bought them matching suits (like the Beatles) They resisted Wanted a more rebellious image Longer hair, etc. to shock adults First #1 hit in the U.S. was (I Cant Get No) Satisfaction in 1965.
Appeared on the Ed Sullivan show in 1965 and 1967 Began to have some trouble with law over recreational drug use LSD Marijuana charges Continued touring and releasing albums through the 1960’s and 70’s.
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