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| − | The Beatles were an English Rock band from Liverpool, UK. They were one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 1 billion records. The Beatles covered many genres of Rock and Roll from Tin Pan Alley to Psychedelic Rock. The Beatles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. As solo artists, all but Ringo have been inducted (Lennon in 1994, McCartney in 1999 and Harrison in 2004). | + | The Beatles were an [[England|English]] Rock band from [[Liverpool]], UK. They were one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 1 billion records. The Beatles covered many genres of [[Rock and Roll]] from Tin Pan Alley to Psychedelic Rock. The Beatles were inducted into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]] in 1988. As solo artists, all but Ringo have been inducted (Lennon in 1994, McCartney in 1999 and Harrison in 2004). |
| − | The four Beatles were John Lennon (1940-1980), George Harrison (1943-2001), Paul McCartney (1942- ), and Ringo Starr (1940- ). Most of the Beatles songs were co-written by Lennon and McCartney. In the latter half of the 1960's the majority of their songs were written individually, but retained the "Lennon & McCartney" writing credit. George Harrison's songs became more prominent on the albums following Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. | + | The four Beatles were [[John Lennon]] (1940-1980), [[George Harrison]] (1943-2001), [[Paul McCartney]] (1942- ), and [[Ringo Starr]] (1940- ). Most of the Beatles songs were co-written by Lennon and McCartney. In the latter half of the 1960's the majority of their songs were written individually, but retained the "Lennon & McCartney" writing credit. George Harrison's songs became more prominent on the albums following Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. |
In 2004 Rolling Stone Magazine ranked the Beatles #1 on their list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5939214/the_immortals_the_first_fifty]</ref> | In 2004 Rolling Stone Magazine ranked the Beatles #1 on their list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/5939214/the_immortals_the_first_fifty]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 20:49, March 15, 2007
The Beatles were an English Rock band from Liverpool, UK. They were one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 1 billion records. The Beatles covered many genres of Rock and Roll from Tin Pan Alley to Psychedelic Rock. The Beatles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. As solo artists, all but Ringo have been inducted (Lennon in 1994, McCartney in 1999 and Harrison in 2004).
The four Beatles were John Lennon (1940-1980), George Harrison (1943-2001), Paul McCartney (1942- ), and Ringo Starr (1940- ). Most of the Beatles songs were co-written by Lennon and McCartney. In the latter half of the 1960's the majority of their songs were written individually, but retained the "Lennon & McCartney" writing credit. George Harrison's songs became more prominent on the albums following Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
In 2004 Rolling Stone Magazine ranked the Beatles #1 on their list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.[1]
The two surviving Beatles are: Ringo Starr and Sir Paul McCartney. Both Ringo and Paul have their own side projects. Rumors of a Paul McCartney Summer 2007 tour have been circling.
Discography
Please Please Me (1963)
With the Beatles (1963)
A Hard Day's Night (1964)
Beatles For Sale (1964)
Help! (1965)
Rubber Soul (1965)
Revolver (1966)
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967)
The Beatles (1968)
Yellow Submarine (1969)
Abbey Road (1969)
Let It Be (1970)
The Beatles/1962-1966 (1973)
The Beatles/1967-1970 (1973)
Hey Jude (1970 - US, 1979 - UK)
Magical Mystery Tour (1976)