The Beatles were an English rock band formed in 1960 in Liverpool by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are often recognized as the most influential band of all time, playing an important role in the development of 1960s counterculture and popular music’s acceptance as an art form. … Read more
If we are asked which band is the best in history, we, restraining the urge to name our favorite band, will most likely name the Liverpool Fab Four. And we’ll do it almost automatically. Many of us do not doubt the greatness and significance of the Beatles simply because it is customary. … Read more
The 1960s saw a revolution in popular music with such bands as the Beatles and Rolling Stones leading the British Invasion. Marvin Gaye – See Our Profile Born: April 2, 1939, Washington, DC, United States Died: April 1, 1984, Los Angeles, CA, United States Member of: The Marquees, The Moonglows Genres: Soul, … Read more
Of all the solo careers of the Beatles members, Sir Paul McCartney has had the most prolific one and is certainly rock royalty. During the 1960s he was the bassist of what would become the most influential and successful rock band of all time, as well the other half of the legendary … Read more
George Harrison (born February 25, 1943 – died November 29, 2001) was singer-songwriter and musician who first gained worldwide fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. While mates John Lennon and Paul McCartney were the band’s primary songwriters, Harrison also did his share in composing many of the Beatles’ memorable songs … Read more