As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles first official recorded single, “Love Me Do”, recorded on June 6, 1962 – we take an extended look back through the history of the Fab Four to earmark the Top 15 most important turning points in the band’s development.

What makes a truly historical moment in one of the most heavily chronicled, and most important bands of all-time? The Blue Meanies in Yellow Submarine? Hardly. Ringo Starr’s first lead vocal on “Act Naturally”? Getting closer. How about the death of their manager or the meeting between Lennon and Ono? That’s more like it.

So sit back, ‘turn off your mind and float downstream’ as we take you on a Magical Mystery Tour of The Beatles’ illustrious career.

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