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Music History Grades 4 and 5

The Beatles was a very popular group of musicians from England. was ​ ​ together for 10 years (1960-70), but in those 10 years, they became extremely popular. ​ ​ Their music had a lasting impact on the music of the 60s, 70s and 80s and still does today. Here is their history:

- The band formed in , England in 1960 ​

- Members: - (1940-1980) Electric guitar, vocals, main composer. ​ ​ - Paul McCartney (1942- ) Electric Bass, vocals, main composer. ​ - (1943-2001) Electric guitar, vocals, composer. ​ - (1940- ) Drum set, vocals, composer. ​

- Liverpool was a port city. Many people from across the world came there on ​ boats and brought records with them. Because of them, the members of listened to many records from around the world and started composing music that was influenced by what they heard.

- They were VERY creative - especially John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

- Also called the “Fab Four” ​ ​ - was the term used to describe how ​ absolutely crazy fans became when they saw The Beatles. Sometimes at concerts, the Beatles couldn’t even hear themselves play because the fans were screaming so loudly! Sometimes fans went so wild that they would even faint! - Best selling band in history: They sold over 800 million all over the world. ​ ​ - They also hold the record for the most number one ​ hits ever in England and in the United States. ​ - Studio is a famous in ​ ​ London where the Beatles recorded most of their albums. This equally famous picture comes from near Abbey Road Studio: - : In the 60s and 70s, ​ ​ became very popular. Many of the Rock groups were from England (British) like The Beatles and . They were selling records and were on the radio everywhere around the world and had great influence on . It was called the British Invasion because their music invaded the whole world! - Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are still alive today. George Harrison died of ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ cancer in 2001 and John Lennon was killed in front of his apartment in New York ​ ​ City in 1980.

- Here are some of The Beatles’ most famous : - Want to Hold Your Hand - All You Need is - - - Strawberry Fields Forever - - Yesterday - Blackbird - Yellow Submarine - - You Say Goodbye, and I Say Hello - Can’t Buy Me Love - - - Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds - Michelle - Fool on the Hill - - And so many more!!!

- The Beatles influenced the music of , , Billy Joel, U2, AC/DC, , KISS, and many, many more. (Source: Wikipedia) The Beatles Grades 4 and 5 Music Appreciation Project

Research Please use to do your research. ​ the first two pages of this PDF 1. What country were the Beatles from? (Where is the city Liverpool?)

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2. During which years were they together? From ______to ______

3. Who were the 4 members of the Beatles? What instruments did they play?

a. ______played ______

b. ______played ______

c. ______played ______

d. ______played ______

4. Are they all still alive? If not, who is? ______

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5. Who were the 2 main composers of the Beatles’ songs?

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6. What nickname were the Beatles sometimes called ? ______

7. What is the main style that the Beatles composed in? ______​ ​ 8. Around how many albums did they sell? ______9. Here are some of The Beatles’ most famous songs:

- - - Hey Jude - Here Comes the Sun - Strawberry Fields Forever - Eleanor Rigby - Yesterday - Blackbird - Yellow Submarine - She Loves You - You Say Goodbye, and I Say Hello - Can’t Buy Me Love - Penny Lane - All My Loving - Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds - Michelle - Fool on the Hill - Let it Be - - When I’m 64

Choose one and listen to it at least 2 times. ​

What did you choose? ______

Who wrote it? ______

10.Do you like the music of the Beatles? ______Why or why not? ______

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