All All. Sign In. List activity. The Beatles. The Beatles were an English rock band that became arguably the most successful act of the 20th century. They contributed to music, film, literature, art, and fashion, made a continuous impact on popular culture and the lifestyle of several generations.
Their songs and images carrying powerful ideas of love, peace, help, and imagination evoked creativity and liberation that outperformed the rusty Soviet propaganda and contributed to breaking walls in the minds of millions, thus making impact on human history.
Both were teenagers. Paul impressed John with his mastery of acoustic guitar, and was invited to join Lennon's group, The Quarrymen. George Harrison joined them in February of In they played regular gigs at a club called The Casbah. John Lennon dreamed up the band's final name, The Beatles, a mix of beat with beetle. In The Beatles toured in Hamburg, Germany. In Hamburg, The Beatles made their first studio work as a backing band for singer Tony Sheridan's recordings for the German Polydor label, however, in the credits the band's name was changed to The Beat Brothers.
They were paid five pounds for their first show, rising to three hundred pounds per show in In two and a half years The Beatles gave shows at the Cavern in Liverpool. Brian Epstein was invited to be the manager of the Beatles in November His diplomatic way of dealing with the Beatles and with their previous manager resulted in a December 10, , meeting, where it was decided that Epstein would manage the band. A 5-year management contract was signed by four members at then-drummer Pete Best's home on January 24, Epstein did not put his signature on it, giving the musicians the freedom of choice.
At that time McCartney and Harrison were under 21, so the paper wasn't technically legal. None of them realized this and it did not matter to them. What mattered was their genuine trust in Epstein. He changed their early image for the good. Brian Epstein made them wear suits and ties, classic shoes, and newer haircuts. They were advised to update their manners on stage and quit eating and drinking in public. Brian Epstein worked hard on both the Beatles' image and public relations.
