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| Top Left: John Lennon Top Right: Paul McCartney Bottom Left: George Harrison Bottom Right: Ringo Starr |
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in the 60's in Liverpool. The group, which lineup was best known to be John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, became the most successful in the 'rock music era'. They also were the most critically acclaimed, which meant many professionals thought they were great. The Beatles also incorporated different genres in their music, including some classical and pop ballads. The bands reputation of playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg built in over a three-year period in the 1960's. It was in late 1962 where their popularity grew when they released their hit, Love Me Do. The groups nickname was the 'Fab Four'.
Early 1964, they become international super stars and started the 'British Invasion' in the U.S. After 1965, the Beatles produced material that many critics would agree as 'their finest material' which included many hit albums. In 1970, the band broke up and each of them enjoyed their solo careers. Unfortunately, John Lennon was shot and killed December 1980 and George Harrison died of lung cancer in 2001. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are still here enjoying their successful music careers. According to Time Magazine, the Beatles are the best selling band in history.
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