Music & Pop Culture “Beatles in America” 1963-1964 New rock ‘n roll group brings “pop explosion” in music, business, culture.		Annals of Music “Dear Prudence” 1967-1968 The history of a beautiful Beatles’ song and a productive retreat in India.
Beatles’ Song History “Love Me Do” 1962-2012 Story of the song that became the Beatles’ first hit in the U.K. (#17).		Beatles’ First No.1 “Please Please Me” 1962-1964 The song with a unique “Beatles’ sound” marked beginning of their fame.
Beatles Under Siege “Burn The Beatles” Bigger Than Jesus? Lennon’s 1966 remarks spawn U.S. protests; threaten concert tour.		Of Places & Friends “In My Life” Lennon-1965 Lennon & the Beatles plumb the memory banks to craft an all-time favorite.
Music History & Pop Rumor “Paul-is-Dead Saga” 1969-2008 Rumor that Paul McCartney died in auto crash touches off media frenzy for “clues.”		Beatlemania & Music Biz “Beatles’ D.C. Gig” Feb-March 1964 The Beatles’ first-ever, live U.S. concert was held in Washington, D.C.
Psychedelic Beatles “Tomorrow Never Knows” 1966 Psychedelic influences pervade Beatles song on Revolver album.		Music & Sculpture “Eleanor Rigby” 1966 Beatles music departs from pop; ventures into loneliness & old age.
Solo Beatles “Watching The Wheels” 1980-1981 John Lennon sings about his family life & time away from the music biz.		Music, Money, History “Michael & McCartney” 1980s-2009 Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney & The Beatles’ 1960s song catalog.
Music & Marketing “Nike & The Beatles” 1987-1989 Nike finds ideal song to promote athletic shoes, but Beatles file a lawsuit.		Solo Beatles “McCartney: Amazed” The Paul & Linda Story Paul & Linda history; Beatles break-up; Paul’s song; Linda’s photos; Wings & more.

Date Posted: 15 December 2011
Last Update: 4 October 2021
Comments to: jdoyle@pophistorydig.com

Article Citation:
Jack Doyle, “Beatles History: 1960s-2000s,”
PopHistoryDig.com, December 15, 2011.

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