How The Beatles Met: The Story of Four Friends Who Changed Music
The story of The Beatles begins in Liverpool in the late 1950s, where four remarkable musicians met and formed one of history’s most legendary bands. Their paths crossed in settings filled with music, friendship, and chance moments that would change the course of popular music forever.
John Lennon first formed The Quarrymen in 1956, a skiffle band inspired by the American folk and blues they admired. It was at a church fete in Woolton, Liverpool, in July 1957 that John met Paul McCartney. Paul impressed John with his guitar skills and quickly joined The Quarrymen, marking the beginning of one of the greatest songwriting partnerships ever known.
George Harrison, a young guitarist with an impressive technique, joined the group in early 1958 after Paul recommended him to John. Although he was much younger, George’s skill and musicality quickly earned him a permanent spot.
Ringo Starr, the final member to join, came from another Liverpool band called Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. He joined The Beatles in 1962, replacing Pete Best as the drummer. With Ringo’s steady rhythm and amiable personality, the band’s chemistry was complete.
Together, these four young men combined their talents, ambitions, and dreams to start a journey that would revolutionize music worldwide. Their meeting was a blend of destiny and shared passion—proving that great things happen when the right people come together.