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The Beatles

Origin
Liverpool, England
Genre
Rock
Formed
1960
The Beatles

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group, whose best-known line-up comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, are regarded as the most influential band of all time. They were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music's recognition as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways; the band later explored music styles ranging from ballads and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements. Led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the Beatles built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years from 1960, initially with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass.

Origin Liverpool, England
Genres Rock, pop
Years active 1960–1970
Labels Parlophone, Apple, Capitol
Associated acts The Quarrymen, Tony Sheridan, Billy Preston, Plastic Ono Band
Past members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, (see Personnel section for others)

About The Beatles

Iconic band that was on the forefront of the British Invasion in the 1960s, sparking the worldwide phenomenon known as "Beatlemania." They hold the record for the most number-one hits on the US Hot 100 chart and they are the best-selling band in history.

Achievement of The Beatles

The band's original name was The Quarrymen. They received an Academy Award for Best Music (Original Score) for 1971's Let It Be

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Latest information about The Beatles updated on July 28 2021.