They’ve become so well known, their music so pervasive, that the Beatles are now just one of those “old bands” that dads and moms listen to. Once upon a time, though, they were the hippest act in music – and not only popular, but also experimental, innovative, and endlessly emulated.
There a handful of Beatles facts that everyone knows – John loved Yoko, Paul loved a good pop tune, and Ringo gets no respect – but there are a few fascinating details about their work that can be easily overlooked. They inspired and, in turn, were inspired by the Beach Boys; they refused to play to a segregated audience; their time together was surprisingly short; and none of them could read music.
You might consider them old hat, but the Fab Four are still one of the most important bands in music history. Vote up the facts about the Beatles you never knew before.
