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The Beatles

Formed 1960

  • Principal Members
  • George Harrison
  • John Lennon
  • Paul McCartney
  • Ringo Starr

Biography

The Beatles were an English rock band from Liverpool whose members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are among the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed bands in the history of popular music. Their innovative music and cultural impact helped define the 1960s.

The Beatles are the best-selling musical act of all time in the United States, according to the Recording Industry Association of America, which certified them as the highest selling band of all time based on American sales of singles and albums...

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Artist Timeline

  • 1962 Turned down by Decca Records but sign to EMI
  • 1962 Ringo Starr replaces Pete Best
  • 1963 First number one in the UK
  • 1965Awarded MBEs and play Shea Stadium
  • 1966 Lennon's 'bigger than Jesus' comment
  • 1966 Perform their last gig in front of paying fans
  • 1967 Play 'All You Need is Love' on TV to an audience of 400m
  • 1968 Form Apple Corps
  • 1970 The band break up
  • 1980 Lennon is shot and killed
  • 1994 Starr, Harrison and McCartney reunite briefly
  • 2001 George Harrison dies

Key Releases

  • Rubber Soul

    1965

    Recorded in just four weeks and the album that marked a new adventurous eclecticism from the Fab Four.

    Review on BBC Music

  • Revolver

    1966

    Ranked the greatest album of all time by many - psychedelic, groundbreaking and a towering achievement.

    Review on BBC Music

  • Sgt Pepper

    1967

    Often cited as the most influential album ever recorded.

    Review on BBC Music

  • The White Album

    1968

    The Fab Four's only double album. Harder edged and even more experimental; Yoko Ono makes her presence felt.

    Review on BBC Music

  • Abbey Rd

    1969

    The last album to be recorded by the band, who'd decided to 'go out on a high note'. Tightly constructed and marking Harrison's maturity as a songwriter.

    Review on BBC Music

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Top 10 Tracks

These are the tracks that are most listened to by users of Last.FM.

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Inspired

Influences

  • Chuck Berry
  • Isley Brothers
  • Elvis Presley
  • John Lennon
  • Wings
  • Travelling Wilburys
  • Paul McCartney


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