The one of Britains most influential pop groups, first performing in 1959 in Liverpool.
The group included: Paul McCartney (born 1942) Ringo Starr – real name Richard Starkey (born 1940)
John Lennon ( ) George Harrison (born 1943)
At first, the group performed music that was influenced by American rocknroll.
However, their experimental songs, imaginative lyrics and catchy melodies soon became very popular.
Their records were consistently top of the pop music charts in the 60s.
The Beatles split up in 1970.