Deconstructing The Birth Of The Beatles -

: McCartney later introduced his schoolmate George Harrison , who eventually joined despite being significantly younger than the others. The Hamburg Apprenticeship

: The record store owner discovered them at the Cavern Club and became their manager, despite having no prior experience in artist management.

: In Hamburg, they played for hours every night, which refined their stage presence and musical tightness. Deconstructing the Birth of the Beatles

: McCartney almost didn't join because of a prior commitment to a Boy Scout camp.

: They returned to Liverpool as the most polished and high-energy act in the city, frequently playing at the Cavern Club. Completing the Foursome : McCartney later introduced his schoolmate George Harrison

: The stint ended abruptly when George Harrison was deported for being underage after a club owner, Bruno, reported him to the police.

: An innovative producer who finally signed them to EMI's Parlophone label after they were rejected by multiple other companies. : McCartney almost didn't join because of a

Within 18 months of their first recording sessions, the Beatles went from Liverpool locals to a global phenomenon.