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How many musicians were there in The Beatles? What were their names?
There were 4 musicians: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr
How long did the band last?
The Beatles lasted for 9 years
How many songs did they record?
They recorded over 200 songs!
Why were they so important in the Sixties?
They started the music revolution in the Sixties. They were very creative and changed how music was made.
Why were their albums so popular?
Back in the Sixties, albums had only one or two songs. The Beatles were the first band to put lots of songs in the same album.
Were their concerts important?
The Beatles were the first band to do a stadium concert, with over 55.000 people. They reinvented concerts.
Did The Beatles like to be a "boy band"?
Not at all. At one point, they decided to only record in studios and stopped performing live in front of the fans.
Were they popular when they split? How old were they at the time?
Yes! They were at the top! They were under their 30's.
Why did The Beatles split? Was it because of Yoko Ono?
Because they wanted to focus on their solo careers. It was not Yoko's fault. She was a very influential artist, but John left because he had his own plans.
Were The Beatles hippies?
You can say so. They dreamed of a world with no war, they lived in the 70's, they had many coloful clothes, they had their fases of long hair and beard.
What instruments did they play?
John played the acoustic guitar, Goerge played the eletric guitar, Paul played the eletric bass guitar and Ringo played the drums.
Who were best friends in The Beatles?
John and Paul were really, really close.
When did The Beatles start to play together? Where?
The band started in 1957, in Liverpool, in England.
Did they influence other musicians?
Yes, absolutely! Nirvana, Pink Floyd, U2, Rolling Stones, Queen, The Police, Smashing Pumpkins and many other bands wouldn't exist without The Beatles!
Why was their music so different?
They were the first band to mix styles like pop, rock, classical music and jazz. They also were the first ones to make music videos!
Were The Beatles political?
Yes, absolutely! Their messages of love and peace helped people to have hope and desire the wars would end.
