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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup of the band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.They are widely regarded as the most influential band in Western popular music and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form.
John Winston Ono Lennon [nb 1] (born John Winston Lennon; 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English singer, songwriter, musician and political activist.He gained worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles.
The band underwent many name and membership changes, culminating in 1962 with the famous line-up of Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, each of the four members went on to have success, both as solo acts and with their own groups.
After The Beatles broke up, all the members had successful solo careers. Lennon’s song " Imagine " is still celebrated today, over 40 years after his death at 40 from a gunshot on Dec. 8, 1980 ...
Harrison's place of birth and first home – 12 Arnold Grove George Harrison was born at 12 Arnold Grove in Wavertree, Liverpool, on 25 February 1943. [6] [nb 2] He was the youngest of four children of Harold Hargreaves (or Hargrove) Harrison (1909–1978) and Louise (née French; [11] 1911–1970).
On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the former Beatles band member took to Instagram with a touching tribute to Moody Blues singer Denny Laine, who died at age 79 after "health setbacks" from interstitial lung ...
Ten as a member of the Beatles; Six as a solo artist; Two as a member of Wings; One as part of a joint collaboration; Two-time inductee – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Class of 1988 as a member of the Beatles; Class of 1999 as a solo artist; 1965: Member of the Order of the British Empire [479] [480] Légion d'honneur. 1971: Academy Award ...
The Beatles invited Best to join the band on 12 August 1960, on the eve of the group's first Hamburg season of club dates. Ringo Starr eventually replaced Best on 16 August 1962 when the group's manager, Brian Epstein , fired Best at the request of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , and George Harrison following the band's first recording session.