1. (and the 1960s)

2. The Beatles: Changing the future of Rock
Influenced by early American Rock and Roll musicians such as Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and Little Ritchie.
Changed pop culture in America - “Beatlemania”
Four members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison
History of The Beatles:
John Lennon:
February 7, The Beatles arrive in the U.S.
“Most Popular Band in the World” in the 60s.
Some people burned Beatles records after John Lennon said the band was “more popular than Jesus”.
Constantly innovating the sound of Rock and each album released was something new.
Made writing your own music expected to be considered a good band.
John Lennon died by assassination in December, 1980, after being a voice for peace for many years.
Sold more than 1 billion records (only Elvis has also done so), inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.

3. 1960s America
“The Years That Changed America”:
Evolution of Rock & Soul music
War Protests (Vietnam)
Moon Landing
Civil Rights Movement
Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. , and Malcolm X
Assassination of John F. Kennedy
Cuban Missile Crisis
Top 10 Defining Moments:
“Beatlemania”:
“The British Invasion”:

4. Across the Universe
Musical love story created entirely from Beatles songs
Characters and plot come from various songs
Portrays the 1960s in the U.S., specifically young people involved in anti-war movement.