The Beatles Influence On America

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American teenagers were feeling the pop music scene was somewhat insincere and shallow. They needed something to get excited about, and the foursome from Liverpool had just what they were looking for. Music fans had no idea a British act would soon dominate the American pop scene. Furthermore, changing the aspect of music and fashion culture. The Beatles were the most influential group of the 1960’s. Beatlemania was their first phase, spanning over a little more than two years. It began with their first recording of “Love Me Do” and ending with songs exploring new territories, like “Ticket to Ride.” Dylan-Inspired Seriousness was the second phase in the Beatles career. In this phase of their career they released albums such as, Rubber Soul

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