1958 in Beatles History: The Quarrymen make their first record, and John’s mother is killed The Quarrymen’s first record March 1958 – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Dennis Littler March 1958 – Dating the first colour photograph of The Quarry Men is taken 12th July 1958 – The Quarrymen make their first record: In Spite of all The Danger 15th July 1958 – Julia Lennon is knocked down and killed