The Beatles had humble beginnings before it became one of the best bands in history.
In 1960, four musicians came together to form The Beatles in Liverpool. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr ultimately made the band the most influential band in history.
Before scoring that nickname, The Beatles had a gig while performing live before rising to fame.
During an adventure in Hamburg, Germany, the Fab Four met Tony Sheridan's manager, who tapped them to become the singer's backing band. At that time, Sheridan needed musicians to record his then-new track, "My Bonnie."
Per Express UK, The Beatles agreed to the offer and became part of the recording. They impressed the singer-songwriter so much that they were selected to record two extra tracks with Sheridan.
Although the members agreed to work with him even on the song "Cry For a Shadow," Harrison reportedly felt frustrated by the experience.
Why Being a Backing Band Was Disappointing For George Harrison
In The Beatles Anthology, the lead guitarist said working for Sheridan left him disappointed because of two reasons.
"It was a bit disappointing because we'd been hoping to get a record deal for ourselves. Although we did Ain't She Sweet and the instrumental Cry For A Shadow without Sheridan," Harrison added. "They didn't even put our name on the record."
The songs were credited to Sheridan and The Beat Brothers instead - the latter actually referred to as The Beatles.
The name resonated with what McCartney said years after becoming a backing band. Per the member, those people did not like their name and advised them to go by the name The Beat Brothers instead to become more understandable for the audience in Germany.
The English rock band eventually saw an increase in popularity in Liverpool after its second residency in Hamburg. After getting tired of appearing at the same clubs, they met Brian Epstein who courted them for months before becoming their manager.
The Beatles then marked its first EMI recordings and enjoyed more schedules for its residency.
Its popularity continuously rose from there, and it gave birth to hit catalogs until its disbandment. Among those albums include "Please Please Me," "With the Beatles," "A Hard Day's Night," "Beatles for Sale," "Help!" "Rubber Soul," "Revolver," and "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band."
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