The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the Wikipedia articles available about the Beatles from their formation through their break-up; it does not include information about members' solo careers.
Contents
- Overview main articles
- History
- Background
- Performances
- Production, management, distribution
- Media
- Albums
- Singles
- Individual songs
- Compilations
- Album covers
- Live performances
- Films
- Artists associated with the Beatles
- Musical styles
- Locations
- Cultural impacts
- Books about the Beatles
- Films and series about the Beatles
- Beatlemania and fandom
- Individuals
- Monuments and markers
- Music and musicals about the Beatles
- Lists
- Miscellaneous
- See also
- References
- Notes
- Citations
- Bibliography
The Beatles | |
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 The Beatles in 1964; clockwise from top left: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Liverpool, England |
| Genres | |
| Works | |
| Years active | 1960–1970 |
| Labels | |
| Publishers | Sony Music Publishing [1] |
| Spinoff of | The Quarrymen |
| Past members |
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| Website | thebeatles |
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. [2] [3] 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 aspects of the music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the era's youth and sociocultural movements. [4]
