The Beatles

The Beatles are a favorite of my mine and almost every human being's on earth. They sparked the British Invasion and inspired, in some way, almost every musician after them. For a month of my life, I claimed to not like the Beatles. After the month, I realized that I was being foolish and deep down, obviously liked the Beatles. I mean how can you not like them. They are 4 fun, loving boys from England who make great music. There is not much to dislike. 

The four members are John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Star. John and Paul met at a Church Festival in Liverpool. After that, Paul introduced his mate George. Ringo fell in later down the line when drummer Pete Best left. 

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones have been a recent obsession of mine. It seems as if every song they make is a chart topper. All of my older family loves the Stones and have somewhat persuaded me to listen to them. Originally, the band had six members, but their manager said six was to much and they can only have five members, so they cut their pianist. Then there was Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Brian Jones, and Bill Wyman. Mick Jagger is one of my favorite singers and brings a rasping sort of voice. Keith Richards is also one of my favorite guitarists who grew up in a regular blue-collar home. 

The Stones started is Dartford, England but gained a larger reputation in London. Jagger and Richards were childhood friends, but then grew apart. Later, in their early high school years they met again when Jagger had a pile of blues records under his arm. Richards was totally interested and couldn't wait to listen to them with his old friend. Then they started covering some of the songs, and it was history from then on out. 

Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton is one of my favorite guitarists of all time. He has created one of the most well-known rock and roll riffs in the world and many great songs. Clapton worked with many bands such as Cream and Derek and the Dominos, but found great success in his solo work. He has owned a few of the most valuable guitars on the planet and has even been referred to as God by his loyal followers.

Clapton was born in Ripley, England on March 30, 1945. His mom abandoned him at an early age so he was raised by his grandparents. He started playing guitar at around 15-16 and joined groups two years later. The first band he played with was the Yardbirds. They included very famous guitarists Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck. 

Now, Eric Clapton enjoys a more relaxed life. He has settled down and don't worry, he still plays guitar.