Abstract: In the 1960s, under the influence of The Beatles band, American rock began to regain vitality, which set off a new upsurge on the history of rock music. The Beatles enriched and developed rock music, affecting a generation of art appreciation, clothing, hair style, life-style and attitude towards life. This paper analyzes the historical background of rock music, introduces the emergence and development of the Beatles, and explains the influence of rock music, stressing on the historical role of the Beatles and the social significance of the rock spirit.
Key Words: Rock Music; “The Beatles”; Rock Spirit.
Introduction 5
1. Rock Music and Its Background 5
1.1 The Early Development of Rock Music 6
1.2 The Definition of Rock Music 7
2. The Development of The Beatles 8
2.1 Inroduction of the Beatles Band 8
2.2 Historical Development 10
3. Comments on Some Famous Songs of the Beatles 11
3.1 Let it be 11
3.2 Hey Jude 12
3.3 Yesterday 13
3.4 Comments on the Efforts and Attitude of the Beatles toward Music 11
4. Social Significance of the Beatles 15
4.1 Influence on Society 15
4.2 Influence on Culture 15
Conclusion 17
