Because of the instant fame that their music and image brought them in the United Kingdom, it did not take long for Beatlemania to reach the rest of the world.The Beatles officially reached mainstream success in the UK with their first single hit “Love Me Do”, and this was shortly followed by international fame as the group held concert tours in several countries.

Their fame also turned them into giants in the merchandising industry; all of a sudden, Beatles t-shirts, posters and other memorabilia were selling left and right.

However, local and international fame was not without its down side; The Beatles dealt with all sorts of controversy throughout their career.Perhaps the biggest issue that they faced was the outrage from religious groups in the United States, caused by the band’s statement that they are “more popular than Jesus”.Despite all of this trouble, fans remained loyal to their music, and also kept up sales of their albums, as well as collectibles like posters and Beatles t-shirts.

Even after their break-up in 1970, their recordings remain to be in demand among fans both old and new.They may have chosen to go their different paths, and Lennon and Harrison have now passed away, but their legend still lives on, which is apparent in every person wearing a Beatles t-shirt or listening to the celebrated group’s best work.