The birth of the Liverpool music scene started in the late 1950s. Liverpool's busy docks meant it became a melting pot for people, goods and trade. As they passed through the city each brought new musical influences from around the world particularly from America. Adding these influences to the already popular Skiffle style, gave birth to the MerseyBeat sound inspiring artists such as Gerry and the Pacemakers and most notably The Beatles. With a line up comprising of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Star, The Beatles are regarded as the most influential band of all time. All 4 members have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, the first as a band but also on individual merits. They have sold billions of records worldwide, written hundreds of songs and revolutionised the way music is composed, recorded and performed live. Long after the band called it a day, they continue to inspire musicians young and old. The Cavern Club opened its doors in 1957. It is known as the most famous club in the world and has played host to some of the greatest musicians of modern times including Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, The Who, Queen, Ben E. King, Oasis, Adele, the Rolling Stones and of course The Beatles. 5 Facts about The Beatles 5 Facts about Liverpool Music 1. The Beatles have sold over 1.6 Billion singles in the USA 1. The award winning Royal Liverpool alone. They have also sold over 600 Million albums Philharmonic Orchestra is the UKs oldest worldwide. continuing professional symphony orchestra dating back to 1840. 2. Having been covered over 3000 times, the hit record 'Yesterday' is the most covered song of all time. 2. Liverpool is the Guinness book of records holder, for a city to produce the most UK 3. The Beatles were the first band to ever play live in a number 1 hit records. stadium. 3. The Cavern Club is the cradle of British pop 4. According to Rolling Stone magazine, the Beatles have music. At 63 years old, it is one of the worlds recorded 4 of the top 10 greatest albums of all time. most famous music venues. 5. During April 1964, the Beatles occupied the Top 5 4. Liverpool is home to the Liverpool Institute positions of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, they also had of Performing Arts (LIPA). One of the worlds another 7 records in the chart. Additionally, they also held best performing arts institutes. the top 2 positions of the Album Charts. 5. Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) is Europe's biggest free music festival. LIVERPOOL NUMBER 1 HIT UK RECORDS Lita Roza – How Much is That Doggy in the Window The Scaffold - Lily The Pink (2 Times) Frankie Vaughan - The Garden of Eden The Beatles - Get Back Michael Holliday - The Story of my Life The Beatles - The Ballard of John & Yoko Michael Holliday - Starry Eyed George Harrison - My Sweet Lord (2 Times) Frankie Vaughan - Tower of Strength The Real Thing - You to Me Are Everything Gerry & the Pacemakers - How do you Do it? Wings - Mull of Kintyre The Beatles - From Me to You John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over Gerry & the Pacemakers - I Like It John Lennon - Imagine The Searches - Sweets for my Sweet John Lennon - Woman Billy J. Kramer - Bad to Me Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - Ebony & Ivory The Beatles - She Loves You (2 Times) Paul McCartney - Pipes of Peace Gerry & the Pacemakers - You'll Never Walk Alone Doctor & The Medics - Spirit in the Sky The Beatles - I want to Hold your Hand Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax The Searches - Needles and Pins Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Two Tribes Cilla Black - Anyone Who Had a Heart Frankie Goes to Hollywood - The Power of Love Billy J. Kramer - Little Children Dead or Alive - You Spin me Round The Beatles - Cant Buy Me Love The Crowd - You'll Never Walk Alone The Searches - Don't Throw Your Love Away Ferry Aid - Let It Be Cilla Black - You're My World Various Artists - Ferry Cross the Mersey The Beatles - A Hard Days Night Sonia - You'll Never Stop Me From Loving You The Beatles - I Feel Fine The Lightning Seeds - Three Lions The Beatles - Ticket to Ride The Lightning Seeds - Three Lions 98 The Beatles - Help! Mel C - Never Be the Same Again Ken Dodd - Tears Mel C - I Turn to You The Beatles - Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out Atomic Kitten - Whole Again The Beatles - Paperback Writer Atomic Kitten - Eternal Flame The Beatles - Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby Sugarbabes - Freak Like Me The Beatles - All You Need is Love Sugababes - Round Round The Beatles - Hello, Goodbye Atomic Kitten - The Tide is High The Beatles - Lady Madonna Sugababes - Hole in the Head The Beatles - Hey Jude Sugarbabes - About You Now The Scaffold - Lily The Pink (2 Times) The Justice Collective - He Aint Heavy, He's My Brother.