fans asked for the beatles to come to the U.s.
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In order to increase the chances of the Beatles arrival to the U.S, the people sent letters to the President to say that they would do anything for their favorite band to perform in their home country.
Bonnie Wilkins was one of the people that sent several letters to the president stating that she wished for the Beatles to come to America. She symbolizes a dedicated fan that views the Beatles in a much higher level.
Bonnie Wilkins was one of the people that sent several letters to the president stating that she wished for the Beatles to come to America. She symbolizes a dedicated fan that views the Beatles in a much higher level.
- Once Beatlemania hit the U.S, it is believed by many that crime began to slowly come to a stop with the help of the message given through the music and lyrics of the Beatles.
- The Beatles performed on the Ed Sullivan Show for the first time on February 19, 1964 with and audience of about 73 million. After that, thousands of children begged their parents to buy them a guitar.
- The Beatles album sales in the U.S were 209.1 million. Although it was not the highest, it outnumbered most of the other countries.
- The Beatles were changing music in a drastic way, even though the timing was a bit off. After the death of John F. Kennedy, things were not the same, but this did not stop the “Beatlemania.”
- The Beatles caused such an impact, that it got to the point where they inspired those who have never seen them in person. “Others in line were younger. Many weren't even born when the Beatles first came to the U.S. in 1964.” (Anonymous)
- The first ever satellite programme aired with special guests including the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and the Beatles. This was a big step up further in the advancement of technology along with the advancement of the Beatles’ career.
- Shea Stadium was filled with over 55 thousand Beatles fans waiting for the performance though the stadium was where baseball games took place. The Beatles were able to perform the first rock song in the stadium.