1958-1961
1960 - See Presentation
- The Quarrymen become the Silver Beetles, the Silver Beatles and finally The Beatles.
- Various bass players and drummers come and go.
- John invites non-musician art school friend, Stuart Sutcliffe to play bass in his group.
1960
- Pete Best becomes the drummer.
- Final name change to The Beatles.
- August: First of five extended visits to Hamburg. Perform at clubs such as the Kiaserkeller and Indra. Begin to establish sound and identity.
- December - 1st British performance as The Beatles, at Casbah Coffee Club, Liverpool.
1961
- The Beatles return to Liverpool.
- Stuart remains in Hamburg with his girlfriend. Tragically, he dies soon after - his death has a big effect on on John.
- November 1961: A local fan orders ‘My Bonnie’ from Brian Epstein’s record shop.
- Epstein visits lunchtime concert at The Cavern. Becomes new manager.
- Brian begins changing image (leather out, suits in).
- The Beatles return to Liverpool.
- Stuart remains in Hamburg with his girlfriend. Tragically, he dies soon after - his death has a big effect on on John.
- November 1961: A local fan orders ‘My Bonnie’ from Brian Epstein’s record shop.
- Epstein visits lunchtime concert at The Cavern. Becomes new manager.
- Brian begins changing image (leather out, suits in).