The rock band. The ultimate in the history of British music, of all music. The Beatles are, quite simply, the best band in the world. Their success was first captured in 1973, when their self-run business Apple Corps released the two albums covering the entire 50 song singles chronology from 1962 - 1970, in which they rose to stardom and eventually split up. Why then, am I even mentioning these two albums here in 2010?
Well, this year Apple Corps finally gave in to consumer pressure and released their songs on the completely unrelated Apple iTunes. In anticipation of this, the two albums were rereleased. And I bought them. These two albums showed me that The Beatles weren't just an old relic, weren't just a museum piece. They showed me the great talent and care put into their music, how the music took influences from the surrounding world but kept a firm grasp on its own intentions
Wednesday was the 30th Anniversary of the death of one of the band's main figures, John Lennon, who was shot and killed in 1980 by a mad Christian, possibly angered by his blasphemous attitude. Monday two weeks ago was the 9th Anniversary of the death of George Harrison, another member with less publicity. RIP John. RIP George. Long Live The Beatles.
Thanks.
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