THE BEATLES

The greatest group in history

It's 50 years since they made their first single, but The Beatles are still everybody's favourite rock band!

The Beatles history:

The four Beatles were from Liverpool, England.

They were together for only 10 years, from 1960 to 1970, but they made 13 albums and more than 200 songs. The Beatles are the best-selling band in history. The word ''Beatlemania'' was invented to describe the hysterical reaction of fans then they say The Beatles play.

1. Paul McCartney

Born: 18 June 1942.

Played: bass guitar.

Sir Paul McCartney is in the Guinness World Record book as the most successful musician in history.

His Beatles song ''Yesterday'' has been covered by 2.200 artists and played more than 7 million times in America.

After The Beatles, he formed a group called Wings. He also defends animal rights, promotes* vegetarianism and charities*.

2.George Harrison

Born: 25 February 1943

Died: 29 November 2001

Played: lead* guitar.

George was called ''the quiet Beatle''.

He wrote some of The Beatles' songs and had a successful solo career after the group split up. He started a group called the Traveling Wilburys and admired Indian culture and mysticism.

 

3.Ringo Starr 

Born: 7 July 1940

Played: drums

Ringo was the drummer but he also sang and wrote some songs too. Ringo has acted in films and he has a successful solo music career too. Ringo and Paul McCarntey have reunited a few times to sing together.

 
4. John Lennon

Bron: 9 October 1940.

Died: 8 December 1980

Played: rhythm guitar

John wrote many Beatles songs with Paul McCartney. He was sarcastic, rebellious and outspoken. After The Beatles he went to live in New York and supported the anti-war movement. He was assassinated in 1980.