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The Beatles
From L-R: McCartney (bass, vocals), Starr (drums, vocals), Harrison (lead guitar, vocals), Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals)
Background information
Also known as	The Fab Four
Origin	Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Genre(s)	Rock n' Roll, Rock, Pop Rock, Pop, Psychedelic rock
Years active	1960 - 1970
Label(s)	Parlophone, Capitol, Apple
Associated acts	The Quarrymen
Influences	Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley
Website	http://www.thebeatles.com/
Former members
John Lennon Paul McCartney Ringo Starr George Harrison Stuart Sutcliffe Pete Best

The Beatles were a 60's rock group, often considered to be the greatest act in the history of music. It consisted of Paul McCartney (bass guitar and vocals), John Lennon (rhythm guitar and vocals), Ringo Starr (drums and vocals) and George Harrison (lead guitar and vocals). They have sold more records than any other artist, with over 1 billion recorded sales.

The Beatles originated from a highschool band known as The Quarrymen, a band started by Lennon, which, by 1960, consisted of himself, McCartney, Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best; The Beatles had been conceived and by 1962, "The Fab Four" line-up had been created, collectively known by the media as "John, Paul, George and Ringo." The band's early success was dubbed "Beatlemania," due to the fan frenzy that followed the band.

They often rank highly (if not, top) countdowns and lists for their albums and songs. Rolling Stone have often ranked the Beatles' work highly; "Hey Jude," was ranked #8 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (along with 22 other songs included), whilst Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (#1), Revolver (#3), Rubber Soul (#5) and The Beatles (10#) were put in the top ten of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, with seven others included on the list.

1 Label(s)
2 Genre(s)
3 RIYL
4 Band Members
- 4.1 Former members
5 Includes Members of
6 Band Biography
7 Discography
8 Appears On
9 Further reading

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John Lennon - vocals, rhythm guitar (1956–1970)
Paul McCartney - vocals, bass (1957–1970)
George Harrison - lead guitar, vocals (1959–1970)
Ringo Starr - drums, vocals (1962–1970)
Stuart Sutcliffe - bass (1959–1960)
Pete Best - drums (1960–1962)

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