The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison)

1960 - 1970

BiographyAn English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and pop (popular) music’s recognition as an art form. They were pioneers in recording, songwriting, and artistic presentation who revolutionized many aspects of the music industry. Ringo Starr joined the group in 1962, after a long search for a drummer by the other three members of the band. Their first hit, “Love Me Do” in 1962 led to a growth in popularity and ultimately an intense fan frenzy called “Beatlemania”. The band was also known as “The Fab Four”. By the mid-1960s, the band was internationally known and enjoyed critical and commercial success. They are considered the first band of the “British Invasion” of the United States pop market in the 1960s. The group broke up in 1970, with each individual member enjoying success as solo artists. The Beatles are the best-selling musical act of all time and won seven Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for their work. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.

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