How the Beatles Changed Music (In 8 Incredible Ways)

The Beatles were many things at once: they were the most successful act of the 20th century. They were celebrities who enjoyed unrivaled popularity. They were also exceptionally talented songwriters and music creators. It is, thus, no surprise that books have been dedicated to cover how the Beatles changed music.

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The successes they delivered were a direct result of their talent and their unflinching dedication to discovering new techniques and territories. They were never afraid to experiment with new instruments and sounds in their music. It is this dedication and commitment that immersed the once barely known Fab Four in unparalleled stardom and eventually established the Beatles as one of the most loved bands of all time.

Today, even after years of the band's disintegration, they continue to influence countless bands and music artists through their legacy. We dedicate this video to how the Beatles changed music forever. If your love for the Beatles is absolute, this is a video you cannot afford to miss.

How the Beatles Changed Music (In 8 Incredible Ways)

[cecileboiffard]

The Beatles have virtually changed my life by shaping my teens and my career : the little French girl I once was, who was bored in English class, turned into a keen fan & enthusiastic musician when I discovered the Beatles. I learnt English vocabulary, syntax & pronunciation through the Beatles songs, then explored England and fell head over heels in love not just with the band and their versatile yet uniquely complex style, but also with the language, country and traditions. I now try to pass on this love for English, culture & music as I have become a passionate teacher ( and singer !)

[gregrappa]

I like what I read once: Bing Crosby feared Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra feared Elvis Presley, Elvis Presley feared The Beatles and The Beatles feared no one. I would love to see an episode of this on The Monkees. Thanks for posting this great video

[bladerunner]

The Beatles didn't change with the times they were the times.

[reddoor]

And nobody can deny the beach boys influence on the Beatles...they were also an amazing band

[joaofurtado]

It's incredible how much Beatles contribuited to music.

[byronelenica]

There has been nothing as big as the Beatles. Probably never will be.

[daniellucia]

My grandmother grew up in an isolated rural village in Italy. They had no electricity let alone a radio or tv. She only heard the English language once before immigrating to Canada, when the olympics took place in Rome she didn’t even know about that but my grandmother grew up knowing who The Beatles were. That is when you know.

[krisrhood]

My husband was inspired to become a musician when he saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan.
I went to art school because John Lennon did
My daughter is a Beatles fan

[Roscoe]

Bono is credited with- "There's the Beatles and then everyone else ".

[fsilber]

You forgot the most important change -- long hair for men.

[theeditor]

Yesterday, come together, strawberry fields forever.

[bonniewalker]

They arrived in America Friday, February 7, 1964. Two days after my 14th birthday. I was watching the evening news when they got off the plane. Two days later they appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time.

[williamoverly]

Yes, indeed! It WAS Jack Paar who introduced the Beatles to America. Shortly after leaving THE TONIGHT SHOW, Paar had a Saturday evening talk show. While in England, his daughter, Randy, told her father they were great, attracting all kinds of attention. He procured a video of the Beatles performing which he played on his show. He was in direct compettition with Sullivan, who later had them in person on his show.

[JonnyH]

Listening to stereo on the headphones, or speakers, a whole new way to experience such awesome music. ✌️😎

[jbqu]

John Lennon and The Beatles are the biggest influence in my life. I'm 67 and from Québec. Like Obelix, I fell in the magic potion cauldron of Beatles music in '63 at 8. Yeah! biggest influence.

[mikey]

Correction: The Beatles first used the sitar on the song "Norwegian wood" that was realesed in 1965. Not in the song "Love you To" which was released in 1966.

[petepull]

As a person in a band I wish everyday that I could write music like they did.

[dwayneandrews]

4 English lads that went from simple love songs to complex masterpieces in 10 years, amazing. Pink Floyd was recording Piper at the Gates of Dawn when The Beatles were recording Sgt. Pepper's at Abbey Road. Now that's just nuts. Love them both, who doesn't?

[jackalope_]

Btw, there was a little 60's band in America that you may have heard of, they're called the Beach Boys? Yeah...they were a thing too...like, like a big thing. In America. Just thought I'd point that out.

[johnszczybor]

George Harrison became interested in Indian music while on the set of Help! In fact he bought a cheap sitar and tried to figure it out, that's when he looked to Ravi Shakar for formal lessons