In the ever expanding culture of music, certain musicians or even groups set a fundamental base for musicians or groups. Music of all sorts have always played a major role in society as a whole; certain musicians have impacted society so much to change the world at a certain point in time. The band, The Beatles, have been one of those certain musical groups that have served and continue to serve as a root for future musicians. They definitely impacted society and the world in a major way once they became what they are known as today. The Beatles have shown to have an impact in culture throughout the years because of the inspirational music they wrote, the influence they had on previous generations, their relevance to modern generations, and their original and inventive group style.
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The history of rock-and-roll was changed for the better after The Beatles. Their “songs were as powerfully influential on the rock musicians of the 70's and 80's as the recordings of Louis Armstrong were on the jazz soloists of the 30's and 40's” (Terry Teachout 1). Their impact was so huge that “what followed would be called—with historical condescension by the willingly reconquered colony—the second British Invasion” (Ira A. Robbins 1). Not only did they change music, they changed the way music is made. They were constantly working to break the existing boundaries of rock music and working even harder to achieve all of their personal goals. All of the careful preparation that made every recording possible is the reason why The Beatles are successful to this day. The Beatles’ legacy will continue to live on thanks to their undeniable determination to give a new sound to the world; reinventing rock-and-roll as a ‘cultural form’ (James E. Miller
The history of rock-and-roll was changed for the better after The Beatles. Their “songs were as powerfully influential on the rock musicians of the 70's and 80's as the recordings of Louis Armstrong were on the jazz soloists of the 30's and 40's” (Terry Teachout 1). Their impact was so huge that “what followed would be called—with historical condescension by the willingly reconquered colony—the second British Invasion” (Ira A. Robbins 1). Not only did they change music, they changed the way music is made. They were constantly working to break the existing boundaries of rock music and working even harder to achieve all of their personal goals. All of the careful preparation that made every recording possible is the reason why The Beatles are successful to this day. The Beatles’ legacy will continue to live on thanks to their undeniable determination to give a new sound to the world; reinventing rock-and-roll as a ‘cultural form’ (James E. Miller