The Beatles became an immediate success V The Beatles were immediately successful

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

Hi,

In 1963 The Beatles became an immediate success, with millions of fans everywhere.
I wonder, is it correct to say “… The Beatles were immediately successful …” as well?

Cheerio

2

That version is not very satisfactory.

3

Hi Francis,

A better way of saying -

could be -

The Beatles were successful straightaway.

Alan

4

Alan,

  1. In 1963 The Beatles were successful straightaway, with millions of fans everywhere.
  2. In 1963 The Beatles became successful straightaway, with millions of fans everywhere.
    Are both sentences OK?
    Thanks.
5

Hi Bev and Alan,

Thanks a lot.