The History of The Beatles By I See Tea (ICT) English Mar 1, 1956 John formed the band "The Quarrymen". Jul 1, 1956 Paul joined the band as a rhythm guitarist Jan 1, 1957 George joined the band as a lead guitarist Jan 1, 1959 The three guitarists were playing as "Johnny and the Moondogs" Period: Jan 5, 1959 to Jan 8, 1959 They changed their name: Beatals, Silver Beetles, finally The Beatles Aug 15, 1959 They auditioned and hired drummer Pete Best Aug 1, 1960 They moved to Hamburg Jan 1, 1961 Stuart Sutcliffe left the band. Paul played the bass. Jan 24, 1962 Brian Epstein became their manager Jun 6, 1962 First recording session at EMI’s Abbey Road Studios Aug 1, 1962 Ringo joined the band Period: 1963 to 1969 They recorded all their songs Dec 11, 1963 They recorded their first LP Feb 9, 1964 They made their US debut on The Ed Sullivan Show Aug 29, 1966 The band stopped touring after their last concert Sep 20, 1969 0th September 1969, Lennon announced that he would leave the band Sep 26, 1969 Abbey Road was released Dec 31, 1970 Paul filed for the dissolution of the Beatles Dec 29, 1974 John Lennon signed the paperwork
