Music in some form has been present throughout all of history, but it wasn’t till the early 20th century when it could be broadcasted on a large scale. Radio gave rise to many modern music idols and in the context of England the most obvious artists to cover would have to be The Beatles.
The story of The Beatles is well known and so I will only cover the important aspects of their history. Lennon and McCartney were initially in a band called “The Quarrymen” which played skiffle music, a blend of rock and roll and country of sorts. Soon after, McCartney’s friend Harrison would eventually join. Upon being signed with a label their drummer would be replaced with Starr. The band would continue to make music for 10 years but would break up due to disagreements on how to manage themselves.
The Beatles throughout their 10 year run would help shape modern rock’s style and presentation. They have had countless songs in the top 10 charts and their albums continue to sell well to this day. Products such as the video game “The Beatles: Rock Band” continue to introduce their music to new generations and creating new interest in the band. Located in the band’s hometown of Liverpool is a museum that tells the entire story of The Beatles and the famous Cavern Club where the band played more than 300 shows.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_beatles
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