Beatles the early years page 14 by ric gustafson
In Jan 1956, a musical event changed popular music in England. A song titled ' Rock Island Line' hit the NME chart. The group was the Lonnie Donegan Skiffle Group. The song introduced a new sound. It had rudimentary home made guitar music. The music had actually started at least 30 years earlier in 1920's black America. Both John and George bought the record.
Richy Starkey tried a new job. The job was as a messenger boy on the British Railways. Richy hated the job. Frustrated, he joined a Liverpool gang. They were called the Teddy Boys. They were hungry for trouble. They wore colorful drape jackets, drain pipe trousers and crepe sole shoes.
All four lads were influenced by Elvis Presley and a black performer named Little Richard.
Paul McCartney's family moved to 20 Forthlin Road in southern Liverpool.
research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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