Paul and George met at school. John had a band called “The quarry men” Paul and John met because they had a friend in common. Paul and George joined John's band. Ringo had a jazz band. He was the best drummer in Liverpool. Paul, John and George needed a drummer so they called Ringo.

Relationship Between The Beatles and The Rolling Stones

On the contrary of what many people think, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones were friends.

Did You Know...

They met when both bands were starting their career

They played in the same bars.

Some of the first songs of the Rolling Stones were written by Lennon and McCartney.

Rumour of Paul's Death

In 1996 Paul had a car accident and some people thought that he had died. They thought that the other three Beatles were looking for a substitute. His name was William Campbell and he was very similar to Paul.

Another thing that the people thought was that the other three Beatles, although they didn't want to admit Paul's death, they left clues in their albums and lyrics.

One of these albums was Abbey Road

Some of the clues were:

• Paul is without shoes because people are buried with no shoes.
• This car's patent is 28IF and people thought it meant that Paul would be 28 years old IF he was alive.
• George is in white clothes because he is the preacher; Ringo is the mourner because he is dressed in black clothes and John, dressed in working clothes, is the Grave Digger.

Sgt Pepper

In 1966 the Beatles decided not to tour anymore. Retirement from touring gave them plenty of time, for the first time in their career, to prepare their next record. Paul proposed that they should create fictitious characters for each band member and record an album that would be a performance by that fictitious band called "Sgt. Pepper"s lonely hearts club band''.It is considered the most influential rock album of all time.

The cover of the album is a colorful collage of many famous people that the Beatles admired. The concept was to create a scene that showed the Sgt Pepper band performing in a park.

The Break-Up

A big part of what broke up The Beatles was the tremendous egos(/igos) and differences of the four, and particularly the two main players Lennon and McCartney.

In the very beginning they sat across from each other and write together. Later the extent of their collaboration was trying to out do the other. The Beatles made it to the top not by trying to impress us, but by trying to impress each other. The thing that made the Beatles what they were was that each one was 25% of the whole. What destroyed them was egoism.

John Lennon's Death

In 1980, coming home late from a session, Lennon was killed by Mark David Chapman, a fan to whom he'd given an autograph earlier that day. Lennon turned and Chapman shot him five times. This happened not much time after Paul and john were able to mend their relationship, so it made impossible to think about them singing together again.

His murder was perhaps the most emotionally and shocking felt of all rock deaths.

Hard Rock Volume

Whitesnake - Here I go again

Year: 1982 Album: Saints & Sinners

In my opinion, a motivating song for anything you want to do that requires some extra effort, for example a gym routine. Personally I recommend the 1987 version, it sounds better and has more power.

A perfect opener for the gym routine CD. “I ain't wasting no more time”

Alice Cooper - House of fire

Year: 1989 Album: Trash

Alice Copper is a must in this list, and surely this song will keep you pumped and full of fire from the beginning. Burn that muscles!

ACDC - Shoot to thrill

Year: 1980 Album: Back in black

Great song for a great album. Angus Young's guitar creating some suspense in the beginning and then Brian Johnson's voice appearing to blow your head and definitely motivating anyone.

“Shoot to thrill, play to kill!”

Aerosmith - Eat the rich

Year: 1993 Album: Get a grip

The other great opener of the list for the CD. The power of the guitar riff and the drums gives you the strength to wake up and start working out really motivated.

Deep purple - Burn

Year: 1974 Album: Burn

Keeps the fire alive, keeps you alive. There's not much more to say about this song, it's a classic and one of the best ones, it's a must in this list and if you don't know it, just listen to it and you'll probably think the same way as me. An old one, but one of the best ones.

“All I hear I is burn!”

Motley Crue - Live wire

Year: 1981 Album: Too fast for love

“Plug me in”, “Turn me on”, Since the moment this song starts to bang in your head, you'll be automatically with the need of using some energy, and what better place to do it than in the gym. Use the strength to become “a little bit better than you used to be”.

Def Leppard - Pour some sugar on me

Year: 1987 Album: Hysteria

Another classic album from one of my favorite bands. “Red light, yellow light, green light, GO!” Just listen to this song and it will be inevitable to start moving. Find the strength in this masterpiece creation.

Van Halen- Panama

Year: 1984 Album: 1984

“Pistons popping, ain't no stopping now!” Come on, don't give up, and take out some extra power to complete the work out by listening to Eddie Van Halen and company. Although I personally prefer Sammy Hagar, in this song Lee Roth can really make you move.

POISON - Ride the wind

Year: 1990 Album: Flesh and blood

It's almost the end of the routine and probably your strength and motivation are going down quickly. The perfect moment for this song. Recharge the last batteries and ride the wind.

Deep Purple - Highway star

Year: 1972 Album: Machine head

Deep Purple does it again. The only band that has two songs in the list.

Finally, you're about to finish the routine. And it's the moment for this song that I personally love. Blackmore created here the best guitar solo in the history of music in my opinion. It really takes you to another place, full of power, full of speed; just let your head enjoy it while your body finishes the last reps of the day.

Now you're done. “I'm a highway star!”

Bonus track

Edguy - Lavatory love machine

Year: 2004 Album: Hellfire club

OK, I know this is not hard rock, but is one of my favorite songs and it's really full of power, keeps you alive and wanting for more. “No broken wings to stop me stream!” Long live Hellfire Tobi, power metal representative in the list. Optional.