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Rise and fall of Beatles – The Liverpool Rock Band – By Dr. Tilak S. Fernando The Beatles was a rock band from Liverpool in the United Kingdom. The primary members of the Beatles were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. John Lennon was a singer, songwriter, musician, and peace activist. Paul McCartney inherits the former’s capability. Sir Richard Starkey (better known by his stage name Ringo Starr) is a singer, songwriter, and actor. At the age of sixteen (John Lennon) and rhythm guitarist McCartney (the age of fifteen) had a meeting with two music-loving teenagers to discuss a separate rock music project. Lennon, at the time, performed with the Quarrymen, which blended jazz and folk music. In 1957 the formation of the group Beatles commenced. Quarrymen The ‘Quarrymen’ accepted bookings initially at a charity church in Liverpool. When they set up their instruments for the performance ...

“A COUNTRY ANNIVERSARY” Another year has come and gone Since the day our love was born Though, to me, it seems, not very long ago We’ve had good times, we’ve had bad Sometimes happy, sometimes sad But through every passing day I’ve loved you so There were many bitter tears There were many sudden fears So many times, we thought our love could never be But thru every joy & tear, fate has made it pretty clear All this means, that yoy were only mean’t for me There were times we had to part And it made the teardrops start There were times when we were close, yet far away But these were just a few bad dreams And, right now, to me it seems You are in my heart, and there, you’ll always stay. Lyrics & Music by Desmond (Kelly from Colombo) Note. Desmond Kelly unrecorded “Songs” always available ...