The Beatles: A Musical Biography

The Beatles: A Musical Biography
ISBN-10
0313376867
ISBN-13
9780313376863
Series
The Beatles
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
177
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Author
Kate Siobhan Mulligan

Description

This in-depth, research-based book profiles the band that shaped a generation and changed the face of music forever. * Ten original photos depict the Beatles from their humble beginnings to the height of their success * An epilogue discusses the period after the breakup * A timeline features major events and achievements of the Beatles * Includes discographies of singles and albums and a list of awards

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