THE BEATLES

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The core lineup consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are considered one of the most influential bands in popular music and contributed to the development of 1960s counterculture. Their sound combined elements of skiffle, beat, and 1950s rock 'n' roll, and incorporated aspects of classical music and traditional pop. The band also explored genres such as folk, Indian music, psychedelia, and hard rock. As innovators in recording, songwriting, and artistic presentation, they had a significant impact on the music industry. The band evolved from Lennon's earlier group, the Quarrymen, and gained recognition through performances in Liverpool and Hamburg, starting in 1960. The core members—Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison—had been together since 1958, and Starr joined in 1962 after a series of drummers.