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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 of all time [1] and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. [2]
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 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 of all time [1] and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. [2]
The Beatles began in 1957, when John Lennon formed a skiffle group with his friends called the Quarrymen.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.
Harrison's place of birth and first home – 12 Arnold Grove 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).
Apple Records is a British record label founded by the Beatles in 1968 as a division of Apple Corps Ltd. It was initially intended as a creative outlet for the Beatles, both as a group and individually, plus a selection of other artists including Mary Hopkin, James Taylor, Badfinger and Billy Preston. In practice, the roster had become ...
The Beatles begin a two day recording session, the so-called Kinfauns demos, at George Harrison's house in preparation for their next album. [76] UK 1968 May 30 S The Beatles start recording sessions for their self-titled double album, also known as the "White Album", [67] and the "Hey Jude" / "Revolution" single. [77]
Sir George Henry Martin CBE (3 January 1926 – 8 March 2016) was an English record producer, arranger, composer, conductor, and musician. He was commonly referred to as the "fifth Beatle" because of his extensive involvement in each of the Beatles' original albums. [1]