The Beatles

The Beatles were a British pop and rock group from Liverpool. They are widely regarded as the most important pop group of all time, having achieved broad popular success, critical acclaim and cultural influence. The group shattered many sales records and charted more than 50 top 40 hit singles, including 20 #1's in the USA alone.

Band members

• John Lennon: vocals, guitar – occasionally harmonica, keyboards, bass guitar and other instruments.
• Paul McCartney: vocals, bass guitar – occasionally guitar, keyboards, drums, flugelhorn and other instruments.
• George Harrison: vocals, guitar – occasionally sitar, tambura, bass guitar, keyboards and other instruments.
• Ringo Starr: drums – occasionally vocals, bongos, keyboards and other instruments.

Early members

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• Stuart Sutcliffe: bass (1960–1962).
• Pete Best: drums (1959–1962).