Special Sub-Topic: The Incredible Fab Four Click Here To Play: The Incredible Fab Four

What was the occupation of John Lennon's father?

Merchant seaman. Alfred Lennon left when John was very young. He suddenly appeared back in John's life after he'd become famous.

What is Paul McCartney's middle name?

Paul. Paul's full name is James Paul McCartney.

This great song won the Beatles a Grammy.

Michelle. Like "Yesterday", "Michelle" was written by just Paul.

In the song "Let It Be", a Mary is mentioned. Who was she?

Paul's mother. Many people think that Paul is referring to the mother of Jesus, but it is his own mother, Mary.

True or false: There were, at one time, 5 Beatles.

True. The band once consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best, and Stuart Sutcliffe. Stuart Sutcliffe was the bass player, but quit the band to pursue his career as an artist, leaving Paul to take over on bass. Stuart later died in 1962 of a brain hemorage. Also in 1962 they replaced their drummer Pete Best, with Ringo Starr.

For which of Paul's girlfriends did he write "All My Loving"?

Jane. Paul wrote "All My Loving" after having met Jane Asher in early 1963. This was the only song where he had the words before the music.

How many people tuned in to see the Beatles perform on the "Ed Sullivan Show" on February 9th, 1964?

73 million. It is said that the crime in New York City stopped for 10 minutes on the Sunday night everyone saw the Beatles on the "Ed Sullivan Show."

What Beatles album consists of only Lennon/McCartney songs?

A Hard Day's Night. "I'm Happy Just to Dance with You", which was sung by George, was actually written by John and Paul.

Which member of the Beatles entourage went to school with both George and Paul?

Neil Aspinall. Neil Aspinall became the Beatles' Road Manager.

"She loves you yeah, yeah, yeah" can be heard at the end of what famous Beatle Song?

All You Need Is Love. This song was done by the Beatles for the "Live for the World Televised Broadcast" in 1967.

What was the working title of the Beatles' second movie before it became "Help!"?

Eight Arms to Hold You. After the title of the film was changed to "Help!", John Lennon went home and wrote the famous song of the same name. He considered this song to be one of his most personal ones.

When John wrote "Please Please Me", he wanted it to sound like what popular singer?

Roy Orbison. John Lennon was a big fan of Roy Orbinson and loved his voice! The Beatles actually got to tour England with Orbinson in 1963.

"Sexy Sadie" was written about whom?

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. All of the "White Album" consisted of songs the Beatles had written while in India with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

What was John Lennon's signature guitar?

325 Rickenbacker. One of John's famous Rickerbackers, the 1964 325 12 string, is on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His original 325C58 6 string, which he had beginning in the Hamburg days and used throughout the early Beatle days, now belongs to his son Sean.

What is the combined number of children the Beatles had?

11. John Lennon had two, Sean and Julian. George Harrison had one, Dhani. Ringo Starr had three, Jason, Lee, and Zak. Paul had five, Heather, Mary, Stella, James and Beatrice.

Cynthia was John's first wife. When is her birthday?

September 10, 1939. Cynthia's birthday is a strange coincidence, because John's is October 9th. Cynthia-9/10 and John-10/9.

True or false: Before the Beatles came to America to do the "Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964, none of the Beatles had ever been to the US before.

f. George had come to America in 1963 to visit his sister, Louise.

Where were the Beatles when they found out that "I Want To Hold Your Hand" had gone to #1 in the US charts?

Paris. It was January 1964, and they were on their tour of France.

"When I get older, losing my hair, many years from now, will you still be sending me a" what?

valentine. From the song "When I'm 64"

"There's a place, where I can go, when I feel low, when I feel blue...." Where is this place?

my mind. From the song "There's a Place"