Information about john lennon's band.

In 1956, Lonnie Donegan and the Chris Barber Jazz Band performed Woody Ledbart's "Rock Island Line" ” reached the top ten of the rankings. (The Chris Barber Band recorded a song called "Catc--all" in 1967, which was written by Paul McCartney between 1957 and 1960) Ronnie Donegan's subsequent series Successful songs (such as "Cumberland Gap", "Gambling Man") started the "Skiffle" music craze that swept the British Isles. Because of its simple instruments (sometimes just everyday household appliances, like a washboard) and an "anyone can do it" attitude, teenagers across the country started forming their own "Skiffle" bands.

Among these "Skiffle Bugs" that suddenly appeared was a 16-year-old Liverpool boy named John Lennon. Although he became interested in pop music after listening to "Heartbreak Hotel" recorded by Elvis Presley in 1956, the rise of "Skiffle" music prompted him to form his first band in March 1957. It's called "Black Jacks", John plays a guitar that he begged his aunt to buy for 17 pounds, and another member Pete Shotton's instrument is a washboard. The group was soon (a week later) renamed the "Quarry Men", a line from their school song, and the Quarry Men's roster was constantly changing, often with their friends joining in. They began performing at a number of parties and "Skiffle" competitions held around Liverpool. They once participated in a talent competition run by Carol Leves, but they didn't even make it through the preliminary round. A month after the failed contest, Pete Shotton arranged for the Quarry Men to perform at a summer festival at St. Peter Parrish Church in Walton. It was held on July 6, 1957.

On July 6, 1957, in another part of Liverpool, Ivan Vaughan, a member of the "Quarry Men", was persuading his friend Paul McCartney to go with him Go to a "Quarry Men" show and claim it's a great place to meet girls. Anyway, Paul and Ivan went to the show together.

Paul’s evaluation of John at the time: “I remember going to that place, watching all the shows, and listening to all the music, and it was John and his band. I remember being amazed, because I was really attracted to the music. I remember John was singing a song called "Come On With Me" and he heard it on the radio, but he didn't know the lyrics, he just knew the lyrics but he didn't know the lyrics. Editor, he looks good, he sings very well, and he should be a good lead singer for me. Of course, he doesn't wear glasses, so he looks really gentle. I remember John is really good, he is the only one who stands out. , others had no impression.”

After the performance of “Quarry Men” in the afternoon, Ivan introduced Paul to John. "I was a fat boy in middle school, and he (John) put an arm on my shoulder. I thought he must have been drinking." Paul grabbed a guitar and began to demonstrate his genius to the band. He sang "Tw--enty Flight Rock" and "Be-Bop-A-Lula", both of which were John's favorite songs (Paul later copied the lyrics to him). Paul was able to remember all the lyrics, which surprised John, and the 15-year-old boy showed skills on the guitar that none of the "Quarry men" had yet mastered.

July 6, 1957, was the most important day in the history of the Beetle.

Two weeks later, Pete Shotton rode his bicycle through Walton to invite Paul to join on behalf of John and the band. When Paul McCartney joined the "Quarry Men", the "Quarry Men" did not immediately accept George because they thought he was too young. But George wanted to join the band, so he admired John very much and imitated John every step of the way. His house also became a good place for "Quarry Men" to rehearse. Later when he finally joined the band, it had been renamed "Jonny and the Moondogs". That fall (1958) they performed under the name "Jonny and the Moondogs". It was in Liverpool that people started to like the band... In 1959, they changed the band's name to "Silver Beatles". At this time they encountered a big problem - the band had no drummer.

George Harrison said he knew a guy who came out of the club. He was Pete Best and he joined the band.

In August 1960, they simplified the band's name to "The Beatles". At this time they came to Hamburg, Germany, because it was easier to find performance opportunities there. But when they first arrived, they were told that the band had to be five people. So they returned to Liverpool and asked a friend if he would join the band as bassist. This person was Stuart Sutcliffe, and he said yes. It was already 1961. They often perform in Hamburg. From August 17 to October 3, they performed at the Intra Club for four and a half hours every night and six hours on weekends. After that, because the police closed down the Intra Club, the Beatles moved to Kaiserkellar to continue performing. Here, they met Ringo Starr, a drummer from Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, the most famous band in Liverpool at the time. Ringo soon became good friends with them. On October 15, John, Paul, Geo-rge, Ringo and Lou Walters, another member of the Hurricanes, recorded George Gershwin's "Summertime" together in a recording studio. It was also in Kaiserkellar that Stu met Astrid, a girl studying photography. The two quickly fell in love and became engaged two months later. The early Beatles toilet seat hairstyle, which was later copied by some singers, was designed by Stuart's girlfriend Astrid. During a trip, they met singer Tony Sheridan. Sheridan wanted to record a new album, My Bonnie, but couldn't find a band. They said they could accompany him and they hit it off immediately. Sheridan's producer gave the band a new name, The Rhythm Brothers, but the name was used only for this instrumental.