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    The Beatles

    The Beatles

    From Hamburg to Beatlemania, from The British Invasion to spiritual India. No band has had more of success or has left a more profound legacy than the Fab Four from Liverpool.

    Members:
    John Lennon (born 9 October 1940, died 1980)
    Paul McCartney (born 18 June 1942)
    George Harrison (born 25 February 1943, died 2001)
    Ringo Starr (born Richard Starkey 7 July 1940)

    Other notable members
    Stuart Sutcliffe (bass guitar 1960–1961)
    Pete Best (drums 1960–1962)

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    Latest Beatles news and features

    John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Kyoko Ono Cox

    John Lennon’s lost 1969 solo album: What is One From The Nursery?

    John Lennon

    In a recent interview, John Lennon's eldest son Julian revealed and he and his brother Sean have a "plan" to make music together soon.

    John Lennon's sons Julian and Sean reveal their "plan" on making music together soon

    John Lennon

    1965's best songs, ranked

    The 20 best songs of 1965

    Song Lists

    Despite their legendary rivalry, The Beatles helped The Rolling Stones break into the mainstream by writing them a hit single in 1963.

    When The Beatles wrote a hit song for The Rolling Stones

    Unbelievably, nobody noticed it was Paul McCartney when he was busking 'Yesterday' outside of a London tube station in 1984.

    When Paul McCartney busked 'Yesterday' on London's streets and nobody noticed

    Paul McCartney

    Paul McCartney's Höfner guitar is at the centre of a global search. Pictured: Paul McCartney using a Höfner bass on The Ed Sullivan Show in New York, in 1964.

    Paul McCartney guitar: Global search for Beatle star's 'stolen' £10 million bass

    Paul McCartney

    Ringo Starr has announced the release of his new four track EP 'Rewind Forward'

    Ringo Starr announces new Rewind Forward EP featuring Paul McCartney collaboration

    Frank Sinatra called 'Something, The Beatles' iconic ballad, "one of the best love songs I believe to be written in the past fifty or a hundred years."

    When Frank Sinatra paid tribute to The Beatles with a gorgeous cover of 'Something'

    Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have reunited to record a song with the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton.

    Beatles duo Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunite to perform 'Let It Be' with Dolly Parton

    Michael Parkinson's best music guests

    Michael Parkinson's greatest music interviews: Paul McCartney, David Bowie and more

    Music

    Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr may be back with a new Beatles song

    New Beatles song 'Now and Then': The 'final' Beatles track with John Lennon explained

    Paul McCartney and John Lennon at Glastonbury

    Paul McCartney says his "live" duet with John Lennon still "feels very real"

    John Lennon didn't hold back on his opinion of The Beatles final album, Let It Be, saying the band "didn’t really want to do it".

    The real reason why John Lennon hated The Beatles' classic anthem 'Let It Be'

    Margot Robbie has recently revealed she was such a fan of the Beach Boys, that she shunned listening to their rivals The Beatles.

    Barbie's Margot Robbie refused to listen to The Beatles as her favourite band was The Beach Boys

    After John Lennon and Paul McCartney reignited their friendship, they toyed with the idea of reuniting The Beatles for a one-off performance.

    When John Lennon and Paul McCartney reconciled and nearly reformed The Beatles

    Brian May and John Lennon

    Queen's Brian May regrets that he never got to work with The Beatles' John Lennon

    Queen

    One of The Beatles' most iconic songs could have in fact been written for the 'Queen Of Soul' Aretha Franklin, considering she released her version first.

    The Beatles' most iconic song may have been written for Aretha Franklin

    Ringo Starr

    Ringo Starr facts: Age, marriages, children, real name and solo career of The Beatles drummer

    Ringo Starr and The Beatles

    The Beatles' last song: Ringo Starr confirms it'll be the "final track" they’ll ever release

    Paul McCartney was shocked when long-time girlfriend Jane Asher announced their break up on television.

    When Jane Asher left Paul McCartney in shock by breaking up with him live on TV

    Paul McCartney

    Cat Stevens called George Harrison an "inspiration of mine" before covering 'Here Comes The Sun' at Glastonbury.

    Cat Stevens pays tribute to George Harrison with comforting cover of ‘Here Comes The Sun’ at Glastonbury

    Music

    The Fab Four would prove their affections for 'The King of Rock and Roll' in 1963 during a studio session.

    When The Beatles paid tribute to their "messiah" with an Elvis Presley cover version

    The Beatles - Now and Then

    Will the final Beatles song feature an 'AI John Lennon'? Paul McCartney explains

    The Beatles - Free As A Bird and Real Love

    'Free as a Bird' and 'Real Love': The story of the last "new" Beatles songs

    The Beatles - Eleanor Rigby

    'Eleanor Rigby' by The Beatles: The making of the dark pop classic

    Peter Jackson may've unlocked the door for more music from The Beatles to be heard.

    Paul McCartney confirms The Beatles "final" song set for release with assistance of AI

    Elton John's favourite song from The Beatles is unexpected given their huge amount of hits.

    Elton John’s favourite song by The Beatles is an unlikely choice

    Elton John

    Freddie Mercury penned a touching tribute to John Lennon after his shocking murder.

    The Queen song Freddie Mercury wrote in tribute to John Lennon after his shocking death

    Queen

    Dolly Parton - Rockstar

    Dolly Parton's new 30-track album Rockstar includes a Beatles reunion, Debbie Harry, Sting and more

    Music

    George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty, and Roy Orbison. How did they form a supergroup?

    Traveling Wilburys: How did the all-star supergroup get together?

    Music

    The Bee Gees performed a medley of The Beatles songs on US television show The Midnight Special in 1973.

    When the Bee Gees' impeccably performed a medley of The Beatles songs on a TV special

    Bee Gees

    Paul McCartney and TikTok sign

    Paul McCartney has great TikTok moment with reaction to a fan's hilarious confession

    Paul McCartney

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    The 25 best songs of 1978

    Song Lists

    Eric Clapton has wished Willie Nelson a belated happy 90th birthday with a cover of 'Always On My Mind'.

    Eric Clapton pays homage to hero Willie Nelson with touching cover of 'Always On My Mind'

    Music

    Eric Clapton is one of the most successful and influential guitarists of all time.

    Eric Clapton's 10 greatest songs ever, ranked

    Song Lists

    Mungo Jerry's Ray Dorset and the band

    Mungo Jerry: The story of the 'In the Summertime' band and where they are now

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    Cliff Richard then and now - The Young Ones

    Listen to 82-year-old Cliff Richard's brand new version of 'The Young Ones'

    Cliff Richard

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