It’s 1960. One hears a girl shout, then another. As the lights begin to glow, one sees The Beatles. They were an integral part of the establishment of the main features of the embryonic anti-culture in the 1950s and 1960s. The Beatles had a profound impact on teen culture during the 1960s. They changed the music industry, created the hippie movement, then sparked the rise of the human rights movement.

Because of their significant influence on popular music, the Beatles are an important group. All teenagers loved rock ‘n’ roll music. The Beatles were a major influence on America. Their music changed the landscape of music. Rudolf Helc describes how music has become a way for many people to express their feelings. Helc also writes that The Beatles had a profound influence on America, changing the music industry forever. Their original music expressed love, peace, freedom and a rejection of what older generations believed. Their music offered hope to people who were struggling with the Cold War and Vietnam War. They not only influenced pop music but also the cultural and social revolution that swept the 1960s. The Vietnam war began in the early 60s and was opposed by the hippie protests. Many young men refused the army service and instead chose to live with their families in peaceful communities. Adam Wojtanek, a writer, goes in depth about the impact of The Beatle’s views on American teenagers during the 1960s. He also discusses their thinking. The Beat generation was a part of hippies. They rebelled against parents’ traditional values. The Beatles brought new ideas and not just good music to the world. They introduced new awareness to the United States and made many political and social changes. All hippies believed the Beatles preached peace, love and civil rights. Many parents believed in the actions of the younger generation. The baby boom created a large age gap which caused a shift in how teenagers and parents behaved in the 60s. The Beatles did more than make great music. They had a profound influence on the thinking and lives of millions. They were one the most prominent and popular groups to oppose segregation. They performed in Jacksonville for their first ever U.S. concert tour. They were shocked to learn that their concert was being held in segregated areas and decided not to perform for segregated audiences. Bruce Mirken wrote about The Beatles, and how it was one of America’s most beloved bands at the time. They were not afraid to express their beliefs, and they thought segregation was terrible. They said that they didn’t play to segregated audiences, and they weren’t going to begin now. This caused some hostility from the media. People were less scared to stand up for the rights of everyone, since a well-known band did. This realization made Americans treat each other worse, leading to many teenage rebels against their parents and the society they live in. It’s been many years since the Beatles were mentioned in our society. Popular culture has adopted a conservatism that is still very much alive. Overall, the Beatles had a significant impact on teen culture. They were a major influence on music and hippie movements. They also spoke out for human rights, which led to the birth of human rights movements. The Beatles have had a profound influence on people, something that is beautiful.