The "Birth of the Beatles" isn't just a story of four lucky kids; it is a series of "crazy coincidences" and grueling apprenticeships that forged the most influential band in history. The Fateful First Meeting (July 6, 1957)
: The "birth" era culminated in 1964 with their landmark performance on The Ed Sullivan Show , which launched "Beatlemania" in the United States. DECONSTRUCTING THE BEATLES - Birth of The Beatles Deconstructing the Birth of the Beatles
: McCartney almost didn't join because of a prior commitment to a Boy Scout camp. The "Birth of the Beatles" isn't just a
: The stint ended abruptly when George Harrison was deported for being underage after a club owner, Bruno, reported him to the police. : The stint ended abruptly when George Harrison
: McCartney later introduced his schoolmate George Harrison , who eventually joined despite being significantly younger than the others. The Hamburg Apprenticeship