Rise & Fall: The Beatles, Part-2

Controversies & The Fall:

In Year 1966 'Beatles' entered into controversy, when they unintentionally snubbed first lady 'Imelda Marcos' of Philippines during a tour. "The Beatles" were somehow able to save their lives during the tour. Same year "The Beatles" entered into another controversy because of the comments made by "John Lennon" towards Christianity.

In year 1968 "The Beatles" visited their Guru "Maharishi Mahesh Yogi" at his Ashram in Rishikesh, India. This visit was also full of controversies.....At the end of their three months stay, "The Beatles" were unsatisfied because of the mismatch between their expectations and the reality at the Ashram........Divisions and dissent had started to drive the group apart. 'Ringo Starr' quit the band for a period, leaving 'Paul McCartney' to perform drums on several tracks.

During the period of 1969-70, "The Beatles" starting falling apart on various issues related to finance. "The Beatles" recorded their final album, 'Abbey Road' in the summer of 1969. The completion of the song "I Want You" for the album on 20 August 1969, was the last time all four Beatles were together in the same studio.

"John Lennon" announced his departure to the rest of the group on 20 September 1969. This was followed by "Paul McCartney's" publicly announced his departure on 10 April 1970. After this all members of the band pursued their individual music careers. "John Lennon" was was shot and killed on "8 December 1980" in New-York City......Others members are still active.

"It is good to be entertained"

Rise & Fall: The Beatles, Part-1

Letus be frank, I don't know ABC of 'Rock & Pop' music, but I was introduced to it with a song "Don't let me down" by "The Beatles" few years back. My knowledge about 'Rock & Pop' music started with this lovely song. Since then, I think my knowledge of 'Rock & Pop' music has increased many fold.

Today's column is dedicated to the greatest 'Rock & Pop' band in the history of entertainment, "The Beatles". Music Bands may come and go, but no one can replace "The Beatles", they are beyond comparison. Arguably the most successful entertainers of the 20th century, "The Beatles" contributed to music, film, literature, art, and fashion, made a continuous impact on popular culture and the lifestyle of several generations..... Remember the hippie generation of 1960's and 1970's.

The Rise:

On March 1957, 'John Lennon' formed a group 'The Quarrymen'. In July of the same year, 'Lennon' met 'Paul McCartney', who agreed to join as a guitarist. 'George Harrison' was the next who joined the group as a lead guitarist. First couple of years were on and off for "The Beatles" till 1963 when Band toured UK four times. Public response was great, performances were attended with enthusiasm by the fans.


In year 1964 "The Beatles" made a tour to United States, which was like a dream. They gave their first live television performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show", which was watched by approximately seventy-four million viewers.......Representing the half population of United States at the time.
Popularity of "The Beatles" generated unprecedented interest in the British music, which helped the other Bands of UK in establishing their identity. Following years "The Beatles" toured various countries across globe.

"The Beatles" performed in movies like "A Hard Day's Night", "Help !" and "Magical Mystery Tour" during 1960's. All of the movies received positive response except "Magical Mystery Tour". Success of the Band continued for the entire decade of 1960's.

Fall and the gossips around "The Beatles" will be published tomorrow.....

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"Its good to be entertained"