Beatles
Day is celebrated worldwide on 16 January. Legendary group The Beatles was
approved by UNESCO on this day in 2001.
The
Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool
in 1960, who became one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed
acts in the history of popular music. From 1962 until their breakup in 1970,
the group consisted of John Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney
(bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr
(drums, vocals).
Rooted in
skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, the group later worked in many genres ranging
from folk rock to psychedelic pop, often incorporating classical and other
elements in innovative ways. The nature of their enormous popularity, which
first emerged as the "Beatlemania" fad, transformed as their
songwriting grew in sophistication. The group came to be perceived as the
embodiment of progressive ideals, seeing their influence extend into the social
and cultural revolutions of the 1960s.
The
Beatles were undoubtedly the most influential band of the century. In a course
of 8 years, they changed not only rock and roll, but also the face of all music
forever.
This day,
fans around the world are organizing many events dedicated to the legendary
band.
