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As The Quarrymen (November 1956-November 1958)

 * John Lennon - vocals, guitar, rhythm guitar (November 1956-November 1958)
 * Eric Griffiths - guitar, rhythm guitar (November 1956-March 1958)
 * Pete Shotton - washboard (November 1956-August 1957)
 * Bill Smith - tea chest bass (November 1956)
 * Nigel Walley - tea chest bass (November-December 1956)
 * Colin Hanton - drums (November 1956-July 1958)
 * Ivan Vaughan - tea chest bass (December 1956-early 1957)
 * Len Garry - tea chest bass (early 1957-March 1958)
 * Rod Davis - banjo (Early-7 August 1957)
 * Paul McCartney - guitar, vocals, rhythm guitar (18 October 1957-November 1958)
 * George Harrison - lead guitar (February-November 1958)
 * John Duff Lowe - piano (February-July 1958)

As Johnny and the Moondogs (November-19 December 1958)

 * John Lennon - vocals (November-19 December 1958)
 * Paul McCartney - rhythm guitar (November-19 December 1958)
 * George Harrison - lead guitar (November-19 December 1958)

As Japage 3 (19 December 1958-May 1959)

 * John Lennon - vocals, rhythm guitar (19 December 1958-May 1959)
 * Paul McCartney - vocals, rhythm guitar (19 December 1958-May 1959)
 * George Harrison - lead guitar, vocals (19 December 1958-May 1959)

As The Quarrymen (22 August 1959-27 March 1960)

 * John Lennon - vocals, rhythm guitar (22 August 1959-27 March 1960)
 * Paul McCartney - vocals, rhythm guitar (22 August 1959-27 March 1960)
 * George Harrison - lead guitar, vocals (22 August 1959-27 March 1960)
 * Ken Brown - rhythm guitar (22 August 1959-9 January 1960)
 * Stuart Sutcliffe - bass (21 January-27 March 1960)

As The Silver Beetles (27 March-10 May 1960)

 * John Lennon - vocals, rhythm guitar (27 March-10 May 1960)
 * Paul McCartney - vocals, rhythm guitar (27 March-10 May 1960)
 * George Harrison - lead guitar, vocals (27 March-10 May 1960)
 * Stuart Sutcliffe - bass (27 March-10 May 1960)

As Long John and the Silver Beetles (10-12 May 1960)

 * John Lennon - vocals, rhythm guitar (10-12 May 1960)
 * Paul McCartney - vocals, rhythm guitar (10-12 May 1960)
 * George Harrison - lead guitar, vocals (10-12 May 1960)
 * Stuart Sutcliffe - bass (10-12 May 1960)
 * Tommy Moore - drums (10-12 May 1960)

As The Silver Beetles (13-17 May 1960)

 * John Lennon - vocals, rhythm guitar (13-17 May 1960)
 * Paul McCartney - vocals, rhythm guitar (13-17 May 1960)
 * George Harrison - lead guitar, vocals (13-17 May 1960)
 * Stuart Sutcliffe - bass (13-17 May 1960)
 * Tommy Moore - drums (13-17 May 1960)

As Johnny Gentle and his group (18-30 May 1960)

 * "Johnny Gentle" John Askew - vocals (18-30 May 1960)
 * "Johnny Lennon" John Lennon - rhythm guitar (18-30 May 1960)
 * "Paul Ramon" Paul McCartney - rhythm guitar (18-30 May 1960)
 * "Carl Harrison" George Harrison - lead guitar (18-30 May 1960)
 * "Stuart de Staël" Stuart Sutcliffe - bass (18-30 May 1960)
 * "Thomas Moore" Tommy Moore - drums (18-30 May 1960)

As The Silver Beetles (31 May-12 August 1960)

 * John Lennon - vocals, rhythm guitar (31 May-12 August 1960)
 * Paul McCartney - vocals, rhythm guitar (31 May-12 August 1960)
 * "Carl Harrison" George Harrison - lead guitar, vocals (31 May-12 August 1960)
 * Stuart Sutcliffe - bass (31 May-12 August 1960)
 * Thomas Moore - drums (31 May-June 11 1960)
 * Various guests - drums (June 1960)
 * Norman Chapman - drums (June 1960)

As The Beatles (17 August 1960-10 April 1970; 1994-1995)

 * John Lennon - vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, keyboards, percussion, bass, drums (17 August 1960-21 September 1969)
 * Paul McCartney - vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion, drums, maracas, double bass (17 August 1960-10 April 1970; 1994-1995)
 * George Harrison - lead guitar, vocals, percussion, guitar, sitar, bass, keyboards, percussion, moog synthesizer, drums, ukulele (12 August-1 December 1960; 17 December 1960-10 April 1970; 1994-1995)
 * Stuart Sutcliffe - bass, vocals (12 August-17 December 1960; 15 January-2 July 1961)
 * Pete Best - drums, vocals (12 August 1960-17 August 1962)
 * Chas Newby - bass (17 December 1960-January 1961)
 * Tony Sheridan - vocals, guitar (1 April-1 July 1961)
 * Ringo Starr - drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards, bass (18 August 1962-3 June 1964; 14 June 1964-22 August 1968; 6 September 1968-10 April 1970; 1994-1995)
 * Jimmie Nicol - drums (3-13 June 1964)
 * Billy Preston - keyboards (22-31 January 1969)

The Beatles' First (6th July 1957 to 17 August 1962)
John Lennon forms The Black Jacks, an informal skiffle band, in March 1957. The group is made up of Lennon (guitar) and Pete Shotton (washboard). Name changes to The Quarrymen about a week later.

Parish Fete, Woolton (Liverpool), evening show (6th July 1957)
Recorded by Bob Molyneux on a portable Grundig: Played, but not recorded (as far as we know): Paul McCartney met Lennon at this event, & displayed his knowledge of:
 * "Baby Let's Play House"
 * "Puttin' on the Style"
 * Lost 2nd reel tracks
 * "Come and Go with Me"
 * "Cumberland Gap"
 * "Railroad Bill"
 * "Maggie Mae"
 * "Long Tall Sally"
 * "Tutti Frutti"
 * "Twenty Flight Rock"
 * "Be Bop a Lula"

Lost Skiffle (Autumn 1957)
John Lennon enters the Art College of Liverpool Institute. Lennon steals a tape recorder from the school, as mentioned in Hunter Davies' biography.
 * Tracks unknown

Paul McCartney debut (18 October 1957)
Paul McCartney debuts with The Quarrymen. Only one song is known to have been played:
 * "Guitar Boogie Shuffle"

Quarrymen rehearsals at the Hanton's (Late 1957)
Recorded by Geraldine Davies. Recording continued into 1958.
 * Tracks unknown

George Harrison audition (6 February (?) 1958)
George Harrison joins The Quarrymen. In his audition, he plays:
 * "Be Bop a Lula"
 * "Raunchy"

First Quarrymen/Beatles record (Spring/Summer 1958)
First official Quarrymen record. The following songs appear on the recording:
 * "That'll Be the Day"
 * "In Spite Of All the Danger"

Liverpool Institute lunch break (Late 1958 (?))
Sung by Paul McCartney:
 * "Pick A Bale Of Cotton"

The Quarrymen's repertoire (1959)
The Quarrymen's repertoire includes songs listed above, and the following: The Quarrymen also learned:
 * "Hello Little Girl"
 * "I Lost My Little Girl"
 * "Love Me Do"
 * "You Know I Love You"
 * "One After 909"
 * "Looking Glass"
 * "Cat Call (Catswalk)"
 * "Winston's Walk"
 * "Thinking of Linking"
 * "The Years Roll Along"
 * "Keep Looking That Way"
 * "That's My Woman"
 * "Just Fun"
 * "Too Bad About Sorrows"
 * "When I'm Sixty-Four"
 * "Hot As Sun"
 * "You're In My Little Book"
 * "Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O"
 * "Ain't She Sweet"
 * "You Were Meant For Me"
 * "Home"
 * "You Are My Sunshine"

Rory Storm and the Hurricanes concert recording (1959)
Earliest recordings of Ringo Starr, recorded at numerous Liverpool clubs:
 * Tracks unknown

Talent contest - Caroll Levis' TV Star Search (15 November 1959)
Performed by Johnny and the Moondogs:
 * "It's So Easy"
 * "Think It Over"

Paul McCartney's bathroom, No. 20 Forthlin Road (and other locations) recordings (April 1960)
Recorded by The Beatals(?):
 * "Wild Cat" #1
 * "Wild Cat" #2
 * "I'll Always Be In Love With You"
 * "You'll Be Mine"
 * "Matchbox"
 * "Some Days"
 * "Cayenne"
 * "One After 909" #1
 * "Well, Darling"
 * "You Must Write Everyday"
 * "That's When Your Heartaches Begin"
 * "Hello Little Girl"
 * "The World Is Waiting For the Sunrise"
 * "I Don't Know"
 * "I Don't Need No Cigarette, Boy"
 * "That's An Important Number"
 * "Turn The Mixers Off"
 * "I'll Follow The Sun"
 * "Hallelujah, I Love Her So"
 * "One After 909" #2
 * "Moovin' N' Groovin'"
 * "Ramrod"
 * "12-Bar Instrumental in A"
 * "12-Bar Instrumental in G"
 * "12-Bar Instrumental in F"
 * "That's The End"
 * "When I'm 64"
 * "Winston's Walk"
 * "Ask Me Why"

Johnny Gentle concert tour (20-28 May 1960)
Added to The Silver Beetle's repertoire:
 * "Moonglow"
 * "Long Tall Sally"

Jacaranda tape (June 1960)
Recording by Allan Williams. Tape completely unlistenable.
 * Unknown tracks

Grosvenor concert songlist (July 1960)

 * "Hallelujah, I Love Her So"
 * "That's Alright Mama"
 * "Stuck On You"
 * "Tutti Frutti"
 * "Long Tall Sally"
 * "What'd I Say?"
 * "Red Sails In the Sunset"
 * "Whole Lotta Shakin'"
 * "Mean Woman Blues"
 * "I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine"
 * "Honey Don't"
 * "Clarabella"
 * "Rip It Up"
 * "Fabulous"
 * "Lotta Lovin'"
 * "Kansas City/Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey"
 * "Jenny, Jenny"
 * "Little Queenie"
 * "Oh My Soul"
 * "Lucille"
 * "Lawdy Miss Clawdy"
 * "Cathy's Clown"
 * "One After 909"
 * "Words of Love"
 * "I'll Never Let You Go"
 * "I Wonder If I Care As Much"
 * "Sure To Fall"
 * "Alright OK You Win"

Akustic Studio recording (w/Rory Storm and the Hurricanes) in Hamburg (15 October 1960)

 * "Summertime"
 * "Fever"
 * "September Song"

Polydor Records (w/Tony Sheridan) session #1a (22 June 1961)
Recorded by Tony Sheridan and The Beat Brothers:
 * "My Bonnie (Mein Herz ist bei dir nur)" ("Deutsch Intro")
 * "My Bonnie (Twist)" ("English Intro")
 * "The Saints (When The Saints Go Marching In)"
 * "Why (Can't You Love Me Again)"
 * "Cry For A Shadow"

Polydor Records (w/Tony Sheridan) session #1b (23 June 1961)
Track split between 22nd & 23rd of June is guesswork.
 * "Nobody's Child"
 * "Ain't She Sweet"
 * "Take Out Some Insurance"

McCartney and Sheridan songwriting session (?) (Summer 1961)

 * "Tell Me If You Can"

The Beatles repertoire (Brian Epstein takes interest in the group) (28 October 1961)

 * "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On"
 * "What'd I Say"
 * "Red Sails In The Sunset"
 * "Hit the Road, Jack"

Decca Records audition tape (1 January 1962)

 * "Like Dreamers Do"
 * "Money (That's What I Want)"
 * "To Know Him Is To Love Him"
 * "Memphis"
 * "Till There Was You"
 * "Sure To Fall"
 * "Besame Mucho"
 * "Love Of the Loved"
 * "Hello Little Girl"
 * "Three Cool Cats"
 * "September In the Rain"
 * "Take Good Care Of My Baby"
 * "Crying, Waiting, Hoping"
 * "The Sheik Of Araby"
 * "Searchin'"

Live at Playhouse Theatre (BBC broadcast, #1 of 5) (7 March 1962 (recording), 8 March 1962 (broadcast))

 * "Memphis"
 * "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)"
 * "Please Mr. Postman"
 * "Hello Little Girl" (not broadcast)

Polydor Records (w/Tony Sheridan) session #2 (24 May 1962)

 * "Sweet Georgia Brown"
 * "Swanee River"

Parlophone artist test at EMI Studio #3, Abbey Road

 * "Love Me Do"
 * "Besame Mucho"
 * "Ask Me Why"
 * "P.S., I Love You"

Live at Playhouse Theatre (BBC broadcast, #2 of 5) (11 June 1962 (recording), 15 June 1962 (broadcast))

 * "Ask Me Why"
 * "Besame Mucho"
 * "A Picture Of You"

Rumored demos (Mid-1962)
There are persistent rumors of demo tapes cut at this time of:
 * "I Lost My Little Girl"
 * "Looking Glass"
 * "Cat Call (Catswalk)"
 * "Winston's Walk"
 * "Years Roll Along"
 * "Keep Looking That Way"

Gene Vincent jams at the Cavern Club (1 July 1962)

 * "What'd I Say"

Cavern Club concert (July 1962)
Tape purchased by McCartney at a Sotheby's auction.
 * "Hey Baby"
 * "If You Gotta Make a Fool Of Somebody"
 * "Hippy Hippy Shake"
 * "Please Mr. Postman"
 * "Roll Over Beethoven"
 * "Ask Me Why"
 * "Sharing You"
 * "Your Feet's Too Big"
 * "Words Of Love"
 * "Till There Was You"
 * "Dizzy Miss Lizzie"
 * "I Forgot To Remember To Forget"
 * "Matchbox"
 * "Shimmy Shake"
 * "Young Blood"
 * "Dream Baby"