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Beatlemania

American  
[beet-uhl-may-nee-uh] / ˌbit əlˈmeɪ ni ə /

noun

  1. a phenomenon in the 1960s characterized by an intense fascination with and extremely enthusiastic reaction to the pop group The Beatles.


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For the generations who were just a few years too late to have experienced Beatlemania, this was their first chance to rep their team in real time.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

With Beatlemania, argues Fink, “huge masses of women got used to smashing through police barricades.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 1, 2026

Its 1992 single, “The Drowners,” ignited what would become Britpop, the most significant resurgence of British rock since Beatlemania, paving the way for a new generation of bands and projecting British soft power abroad.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2025

McLoughlin feels the choices "make commercial sense" as the perfect foil for an audience now two generations removed from the original Beatlemania.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2025

Unfortunately, "Midas Man" feels like a missed opportunity to get at the heart of this tragic figure, the visionary architect of Beatlemania.

From Salon Jan. 23, 2025

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