Beatles: Still Popular With Music Students

Almost 30 years following the break-up of the Beatles, they are still having an influence on music lessons and continue to be popular with young music students.

The Beatles were formed officially in 1960 in Liverpool England.  At first they were called Quarrymen, then John Lennon was inspired by Buddy Holly whose very popular band was called the Crickets.  From this he came up with Silver Beetles and then the ‘beet’ became The Beatles.  Popularity of the Beatles is still very prominent today amongst music students and musicians alike.

The Beatles made their first appearance in America on Feb. 9, 1964 on the Ed Sullivan Show.  The show was viewed by 74 million people and caused quite a stir.  Music stores couldn’t keep musical instruments on the shelf in the sixties; order waiting lists would be about six months for guitars or ‘Beatle’ basses.  Movies that the Beatles made were A Hard Day’s Night, Help, Yellow Submarine, and Let it Be.
Can’t Buy Me Love was the fourth United Kingdom single record in 1964.  This song was unusual for The Beatles and musicians for it was based on twelve-bar blues, begins with the chorus  and features only one singer (Paul).  On the ‘B’ side of the record was You Can’t Do That.  This song was written in Paris on a Grand Piano.  Can’t Buy Me Love reached number one ratings in both the U.K. and the U.S. The Beatles held all top 5 slots on the billboard chart which had never been done before.
1) Can’t Buy Me love
2) Twist and Shout
3) She Loves You
4) I Want To Hold Your Hand
5) Please Please Me.

Can’t Buy Me Love was featured in the movie A Hard Days Night.  Musicians credited with the Beatles were John Lennon [acoustic rhythm guitar] [Paul McCartney Double tracked vocal and bass, [George Harrison-electric rhythm guitar] and  Ringo Starr the drummer.
To many young music students over the years and even to-day the Beatles music is still very popular to play. There are even tribute bands that spend a lot of time and money to dress and play like the Beatles.  The Beatles broke up as a group Dec. 31 1979, but continued to perform  solo and to set their own records of success.

Here’s a video featuring a young group called the Golden Hammers whose members have been taking music lessons at Rysons Music.
They have been playing for one year and were formed as a group in May of this year for the Kiwanis Music Festival.
The members of the Niagara group who range in age from eight to ten years old are;
Evan Dim: Lead guitar and vocals
Dexter Sonier: Rhythm guitar and vocals
Lucas Venneri: Drums
Tyson Spiering: Guitar
Trent Gilmour: Rhythm guitar
Jared Gilmour: Bass
Natalie Vurro: Lead Singer

The Beatles increased the sale of musical instruments and amplifiers, here in Niagara, and around the world during their reign, and helped thousands of young people gain an interest in taking music lessons.
Their impact on the music industry can still be felt.

I’m thankful that the Beatles were around during my lifetime and enjoy watching our music students as they keep “Beatlemania” alive.