The Beatles is one of the most loved music

groups of all times.

The Beatles built their reputation playing
clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over a
three-year period from 1960, with Stuart
Sutcliffe initially serving as bass player.

The four members of the group are the

well-known John Lennon, Paul McCartney,
George Harrison and Ringo Starr.
 The core of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison
went through a succession of drummers,
including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join
them in 1962.
Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a
professional act, and producer George Martin
guided and developed their recordings, greatly
expanding their popularity in the United
Kingdom after their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late
1962.
The Beatles are the best-selling band in
history, with estimated sales of over 600
million records worldwide. They have had
more number-one albums on the British
charts and sold more singles in the UK than
any other act.
The Beatles' iconic "drop-T" logo, based on an
impromptu sketch by instrument retailer and
designer Ivor Arbiter, also made its debut in 1963.
The logo was first used on the front of Starr's bass
drum, which Epstein and Starr purchased from
Arbiter's London shop.
 Although the group had a great success, they
broke up in 1970. The explanations are as
numerous.
Some blame Yoko Ono. Some blame Linda
McCartney. Others just think the band was
growing apart. But in reality, a whole host of
reasons, coming together like the perfect storm,
drove the band apart in 1970 and John Lennon
and later, Paul McCartney started their solo
careers.
The Beatles' musical innovations, as well as their
commercial success, inspired musicians
worldwide.

, The Beatles changed the way people

listened to popular music and experienced
its role in their lives.

In 1965, Queen Elizabeth II appointed the four

Beatles Members of the Order of the British Empire.
The Beatles ranked number one. In 2009, the
Recording Industry Association of America
certified that The Beatles have sold more albums
in the US than any other artist. The Beatles have
had more number one albums, 15, on the UK
charts and held down the top spot longer, 174
weeks, than any other musical act. The Beatles
were collectively included in Time magazine's
compilation of the 20th century's 100 most
influential people.
The Beatles were undoubtedly the most influential band of
the century. In a course of 8 years, they changed not only
rock and roll, but also the face of all music forever.
Towards the end of 1962, the Beatles broke through
to the UK charts with their debut single, Love Me Do, and
played the Star Club for the final time. The debut was
important, as it was far removed from the traditional "beat
combo" sound, and Lennon's use of a harmonica made the
song stand out. At this time, Epstein signed a contract with
the music publisher Dick James, which led to the formation
of Northern Songs.
Releasing album after album and motion pictures,
The Beatles were indeed on top of the world. But in
August 1969 Lennon announced that he wanted a
divorce from the group, the band was finished. He
insisted, however, that the break up remain quiet. It
was kept hidden until April 10, 1970 when
McCartney decided to formally dissolve the group.
After their break-up in 1970, they each
enjoyed successful musical careers of
varying lengths. McCartney and Starr, the
surviving members, remain musically
active. Lennon was shot and killed in
December 1980, and Harrison died of lung
cancer in November 2001.