Wednesday, 7 December 2011

The Beatles on British stamps

On year 2007, Royal Post has issued the stamp series featuring The Legendary Band, The Beatles on the miniature sheet and set of six stamps.
The Beatles gained popularity in the United Kingdom after their first single, "Love Me Do", became a minor hit in late 1962, and acquired the nickname the "Fab Four" as Beatlemania grew in Britain over the following year. By early 1964 they had become international stars, leading the "British Invasion" of the United States pop market. The band toured extensively around the world until August 1966, when they performed their final commercial concert.

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The Beatles are the best-selling band in history, and over four decades after their break-up, their recordings are still in demand. They have had more number one albums on the UK charts and have held the top spot longer than any other musical act.

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They have been awarded 6 Diamond albums, as well as 24 Multi-Platinum albums, 39 Platinum albums and 45 Gold albums in the United States, while in the UK they have 4 Multi-Platinum albums, 4 Platinum albums, 8 Gold albums and 1 Silver album.
Their musical innovations, as well as their commercial success, inspired musicians worldwide.The Beatles not only triggered the British Invasion of the US, but themselves became a globally influential phenomenon.

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