John LennonJohn Lennon was a great songwriter and musician. He played rhythm guitar, piano and sang. He was part of the most popular band in the history of rock music. In 1959, John founded this group, called The Beatles. The original Beatles were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best. Brian Epstein became the Beatles' manager in 1961. Epstein made many changes within the group. John rebelled and did not want to “pack” and “clean” the band to please the fans. These changes were nevertheless made despite John's protests. The Beatles had signed a contract with EMI Records and began recording with them. On August 16, 1962, drummer Pete Best was suddenly fired from the band. Ringo Starr was inducted into the Beatles two days after Best's dismissal. John Lennon and Paul McCartney shared credit for songs written by either of them. The credit simply read Lennon-McCartney. The two songwriters were a perfect blend. John had a keen artistic sense and was easily excited by new challenges. He projected a sarcastic and rebellious tough guy personality, who was actually a vulnerable romantic. Whereas Paul projected the soft and gentle image underneath of a wounded, controlling, perfectionist. In 1964, The...