What the critics wrote about the Beatles in 1964

from latimes

'Appallingly unmusical,' 'hirsute' and 'destined to fade away' — that pretty much sums up the general consensus.

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Compiled by Cary Schneider

February 9, 2014

Today, the Beatles hold an exalted place in the history of rock 'n' roll. But 50 years ago, when they first crossed the Atlantic to perform in the United States, the reaction was decidedly mixed. Here is a sampling of what the critics were saying.

Los Angeles Times

Feb. 11, 1964

http://www.latimes.com/opinion/commentary/la-oe-beatles-quotes-20140209,0,1146431.story#ixzz2ssjrdDDS











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