Beatles the early years page 16

 Beatles the early years page 16 by ric gustafson

School was tough for George Harrison at the Liverpool Institute. He hated school. He just wanted to learn the minimum required. He rebelled by wearing a yellow waist coat under his blazer. He wore a school cap on his Elvis haircut.

Paul McCartney was now in the upper School at the Institute. John was still at the Quarry Bank. Both John and Paul were tired of being told what to do. Both lads were having a growing obsession with Elvis and Rock and Roll. George, Paul and Richy went to see the film ' Rock Around The Clock'. Teddy Boys used the movie and Rock and Roll as the music of violence.

To counter Rock and Roll, people sought out skiffle. The music was homemade and it was acoustic. It was cleaner. Lyrics were not suggestive. For handmade instruments, all you needed was a guitar, a washboard and a makeshift standup bass. 

Recording Manager George Martin signed Tommy Hicks and his skiffle group to his Parlophone label. It was called the ' Super Rhythm Style' label.

research help: ' Tune In' by Mark Lewisohn

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric