Expert: Nick Marasciulo - 7/10/2004

Question
Hey, I already emailed you my survey but I dont think I got a response? I was really hoping you might consider filling it out, because I really need the info. even short answer responses are ok!
Thankyou so much in advance.

1. What was it about the Beatles, in your opinion, that made them so influential?
2. Would you agree that ‘Beatle mania' was one of the most incredible social phenomenons in history?
3. Do you think that a lot of the Beatles incredible success was because they were in-tune with what was happening in society, or do you think that the same music
would be equally as successful in our modern era?
4. Why do you think was the reason Beatles appealed to so many people in their prime-popularity?
5. Why do you think that the Beatles music has appealed to so many generations?

6. Why do you think the Beatles music appeals to so many age groups? (That is, from small children to elderly adults?)
7. What was it about the Beatles music that attracted you're interest?

8. Do you think that another band could make it as big in the future, and what are your reasons for thinking this?

9. Do you think the Beatles had an influence on factors like fashion, drug use and haircuts?

10. Anything else you would like to add?  

Answer
Hi Ana,
I'm so sorry for my very very late answer, due to my internet connection out of work for a couple of weeks.
Your questions are pretty much intersting and deserve proper answers. That's why, instead of my opinion, I'd suggest you to find out the following book:
"Revolution in the head - The Beatles'records and the Sixties" by Ian McDonald. There in a about thirty pages introduction essay you will find the answers you need in a much more complete way that I could give you. Moreover you will find an in deep analysis of each song they recorded.
Of course if you've got difficulty to find it out, do not exitate to ask me again and I'll happy to help with a short summary. But believe me it is one of the "must" books to own about The Beatles.
You can write me at: niqmara@libero.it
Sorry again for my late answer and let me know if you need some more help.
N.