The English rock band, The Beatles, that popularized British rock and roll is one of the most well-known and historical groups of all time. The group started to enjoy worldwide renown during the 1960s, which was just two decades after rock and roll started to become widely appreciated, which was during the early forties. The Beatles is a remarkable group, releasing hits that up to now are still appealing to many. Their rock album, “Abbey Road,” is recognized by people and critics alike to be their greatest album. With their members, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, they were responsible for what’s popularly known as the British Invasion.

“Abbey Road” was released in 1969, a year before the band’s 1970 split. This preceded the release of The Beatles’ final album, “Let It Be.” “Abbey Road” is listed by the Rolling Stone in “The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” The album was again recognized by Rolling Stone magazine readers to be the best album of the Beatles in 2009. The album shot straight to number 1 in the UK charts when it debuted in September 26, 1969. It stayed in the top spot for 11 straight weeks before it got bumped to number two by the Rolling Stones’ “Let It Bleed.” After a week though, “Abbey Road” went to number 1 again and stayed there for another six weeks; thus, completing 17 weeks as number 1. In the US, it debuted at number 178 and then it quickly moved to the number 4 spot. Three weeks after its release in the US, the album went to number 1 and was at the top for 11 weeks. It spent more than a hundred weeks in the Billboard 200 and the album was recognized by NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers) as one of 1969′s top selling albums. Furthermore, it was given a 12x platinum certification by RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Indeed, the album was a great financial success, and the album also contains some of the most popular songs of all time, which is a great feat for any musician. This album serves as a legacy to all who love rock & roll.

There are so many types of rock and roll. The music has its foundations in styles like boogie woogie, jazz, country and Christian music. There are also so many musicians who have made their names by becoming rock and roll icons. Some of which are Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, and groups like The Beatles, and so many others. These musicians have influenced rock and roll and each of them has left a rock album that has influenced and continues to inspire all sorts of rock music enthusiasts.