Deconstructing The Birth Of The: Beatles

: McCartney impressed Lennon by tuning his guitar and playing Eddie Cochran’s "Twenty Flight Rock".

The "Birth of the Beatles" isn't just a story of four lucky kids; it is a series of "crazy coincidences" and grueling apprenticeships that forged the most influential band in history. The Fateful First Meeting (July 6, 1957) Deconstructing the Birth of the Beatles

: McCartney almost didn't join because of a prior commitment to a Boy Scout camp. : McCartney impressed Lennon by tuning his guitar

Before they were stars, the Beatles were essentially a "leather-clad" bar band playing marathon sets in Germany. Before they were stars, the Beatles were essentially

: The record store owner discovered them at the Cavern Club and became their manager, despite having no prior experience in artist management.

: In Hamburg, they played for hours every night, which refined their stage presence and musical tightness.

: At George Martin's suggestion, the band replaced original drummer Pete Best with Ringo Starr , formerly of Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, completing the "classic foursome". The Launch to Superstardom