After hearing Presley's cover of "That's All Right Mama," Lennon was struck by the power and emotion in Presley's voice, and he decided to form a band of his own. Lennon's early musical influences also included Little Richard, Chuck Berry, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Lennon's passion for music continued to grow throughout his teenage years, and he eventually formed The Beatles with Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles became one of the most successful and influential bands in history, and John Lennon's songwriting and singing played a major role in the group's success.