The beatles biography summary organizer

English rock band (1960–1970)

This article is about the band. For their eponymous album, see The Beatles (album). For other uses, see Beatles (disambiguation).

"Beatle" and "Fab Four" redirect here.

For the insect, see Beetle.

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A look at the men who shaped the path for the Fab Four, from Liverpool schoolboys to world-renowned musicians.

First Published by Virginia Tech Department of History in association with VT. Publishing.

The first full biography of the group in nearly 20 years.

The Beatles formed in in Liverpool, England and originally consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison.

For other uses, see Fab Four (disambiguation).

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 in Western popular music and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways.

The band also explored music styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many a