If you search for the story of how they met, McCartney played Lennon some Little Richard (R&B) and some Gene Vincent (Hillbilly), both US imports. It impressed

If you search for the story of how they met, McCartney played Lennon some Little Richard (R&B) and some Gene Vincent (Hillbilly), both US imports. It impressed Lennon and his buds enough that they decided to invite McCartney in to the band. Listen to their earliest records, and look at who they cover, and you'll find more.