Beatles song of the day
Too Much Monkey Business
The Beatles recorded four different versions of Chuck Berry's Too Much Monkey Business for BBC radio in 1963, one of which can be heard on the Live At The BBC collection. Read more ?
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The Beatles - Back In The U.S.S.R. (2018 Mix / Lyric Video)
Twelve key dates in Beatles history
- 6 July 1957: John Lennon meets Paul McCartney
- 17 August 1960: The Beatles arrive in Hamburg
- 9 February 1961: The Beatles' first Cavern Club show
- 9 November 1961: Brian Epstein meets The Beatles
- 1 January 1962: The Beatles' Decca audition
- 6 June 1962: The first Abbey Road session
- 11 February 1963: Recording the Please Please Me LP
- 7 February 1964: The Beatles' US invasion begins
- 29 August 1966: Live in Candlestick Park, San Francisco - The Beatles' final concert
- 25 June 1967: The Beatles on Our World - All You Need Is Love
- 30 January 1969: The Beatles' rooftop show
- 10 April 1970: Paul McCartney announces the split
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John Lennon formed the Quarry Men skiffle group in 1957 with friends from his school, Quarry Bank Grammar.
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- Friday 15 September 1972
- Monday 15 September 1969
- Friday 15 September 1967
- Thursday 15 September 1966
- Tuesday 15 September 1964
- Sunday 15 September 1963
- Saturday 15 September 1962
- Friday 15 September 1961
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- Thursday 15 September 1960
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Working titles for Beatles songs, albums and films
From Seventeen to the Huge Melody, find out how The Beatles referred to their songs and albums before they were released. Read more ?
Beatles album of the month
Rubber Soul
The Beatles' sixth UK album and 11th US long-player, Rubber Soul showed the group maturing from their earlier pop performances, exploring different styles of songwriting and instrumentation, and pushing boundaries inside the studio. Read more ?
I want to tell you…
"The postman wants an autograph. The cab driver wants a picture. The waitress wants a handshake. Everyone wants a piece of you." - John Lennon
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In the spotlight
John Lennon
John Winston Lennon was born in Liverpool on 9 October 1940. He was a founder member of The Beatles, and their singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist. Read more ?