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The Beatles

The Beatles grew from a small Liverpool band into a worldwide sensation, and were one of the most influential music groups of all-time. John Lennon and Paul McCartney wrote some of the best music ever, whether together or on their own. Some songs, such as "I Am the Walrus," composed by John Lennon, bring listeners on a psychedelic trip. Others, like Paul McCartney's opus, "Hey Jude," have captivated audiences, uniting every person whilst they sing, "Na, na, na…Hey Jude." Ringo Starr and George Harrison also wrote songs for The Beatles, but far less than Lennon and McCartney. In the long run, it was always a "Hard Day's Night" for The Beatles, but throughout their career it all seemed to be a "Magical Mystery Tour." Whether crossing "Abbey Road," frolicking in an "Octopus' Garden" beneath the sea in a "Yellow Submarine." The Beatles "Let It Be," and did most everything. They dominated the music scene, visited foreign countries, and set many records along the way. The unofficial founder of the group, John Lennon, that we all know and love today was brought up living a simple lifestyle. He always had a strong interest in music.
As a boy John Winston Lennon aspired to be a musician. He was raised by his Aunt when, at four, his parents went through a divorce. When speaking of his mother, in The Beatles Anthology, he once said, "My mother was a housewife, I suppose. She was a comedienne and a singer." However, John soon forgot his father, he once said, "It was like he was dead" and it is easy to say that he never had a good relationship with either parent. When John was born, on October 9, 1940, his father, Alfred was away overseas. His mother, Julia, gave birth to him during World War II, during a quiet period in Liverpool when the bombings let-up. Julia's sister, Mary Smith was overjoyed at the arrival of her new nephew and their relationship quickly strengthened. Soon, Julia Stanley Lennon came to the realization that having a child burdened her free-living...