The Beatles were the most famous pop and rock band of the 1960s, originating from Liverpool, England. They were comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles gained popularity in the UK in the early 1960s and saw unprecedented worldwide fame and commercial success after their arrival in the US in 1964. Their music and cultural influence endured after their breakup in 1970, with members pursuing solo careers, and they are considered the most successful band in history.

2. • The Beatles
were the most
famous pop and
rock group of the
1960s.
• Their music was
popular not only
in Britain, but all
over the world.

3. The members of the band
were
John Lennon

4. Ringo Starr

5. George Harrison

6. Paul McCartney

7. They were working-class boys from
Liverpool.

8. • John Lennon learnt to
play harmonica at the
age of 12 but he
wanted to be a
millionaire not a
musician.
•He met Paul
McCartney in 1955
and they started the
Beatles in 1960.

9. Early Beatles
• Their main songwriters were Lennon and
McCartney.
• Before the Beatles became popular, they
played in clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg
over three
years between
1960 and 1963.

10. Popularity in the UK
• Their first single was
"Love Me Do", in late
1962. It was a hit
and they became
popular in the United
Kingdom.

11. Popularity in the USA
• They first came to the
United States in 1964.
They were met at the
airport by thousands of
screaming American
teenagers. The Beatles were so popular
that they were attacked by screaming fans
everywhere they went around the world.
The effect they had on their fans was
known as 'Beatlemania'.

12. • By 1964, the Beatles were worldwide
stars.
• The Beatles made thirteen albums and
twenty-six singles together.
• They also started their
own record label (звуко-
записывающая компа-
ния), Apple Records.
• They made two movies,
A Hard Day's Night and
Help!, where they
appeared as actors.

13. The Beatles stop touring
• The Beatles stopped touring and playing live music in 1966
because they were tired of audiences screaming so loudly
that their music could not be heard. They were also tired of
the of touring. Among other things, they were so popular that
thousands of
people would
gather outside the
hotels they stayed
in day and night
meaning that they
could never leave
their rooms unless
they were playing a
concert.

14. The Beatles break up
The Beatles broke up in 1970 because of the
pressures of fame (давление славы) and each
member becoming more independent both in their
personal lives and musically. All
four members started their own solo careers.

15. John Lennon’s life after the
Beatles
John Lennon became a famous peace activist in the late
1960s and early 1970s. He wrote successful songs
including "Give Peace a Chance", "Imagine", and "Happy
Xmas (War Is Over)". John Lennon was murdered (убит)
on December 8, 1980
outside his home in New
York. Part of Central Park in
New York and an airport in
Liverpool are named in his
Honor ( в его честь).

16. Paul McCartney’s life after the
Beatles
Paul McCartney started the band "Wings" with his
wife Linda. In 1977 his song, "Mull of Kintyre",
became the biggest selling single in British history.
It sold even more
copies than the
Beatles' singles. Paul
McCartney was
knighted (посвящен
в рыцари) in 1997.

17. George Harrison’s and Ringo
Starr’s lives after the Beatles
George Harrison and Ringo Starr had early
success (успех) as solo artists but were less
successful later on. George Harrison died
of cancer on November 29, 2001. Ringo still
tours the world with
his "All Starr Band“
and was knighted
in 2018.

18. Legacy (наследие)
• Musicians today perform cover versions of
Beatles songs, and people everywhere still listen to
their music.
• Their song 'Yesterday' has been recorded
by more artists than any other song. It is also the
song that has been played the most on radio ever.
• The Beatles are the best-selling music act of all
time, with sales (продажи) of 600 million units
worldwide.
• Most people say they are the
most successful and influential ( влиятельный)
band in the history of popular music.

19. Now let’s sing!