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The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form.
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.
Led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, the Beatles evolved from Lennon's previous group, the Quarrymen, and built their reputation by playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over three years from 1960, initially with Stuart Sutcliffe playing bass. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison, together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before inviting Starr to join them in 1962.
Their manager, Brian Epstein, secured them a recording contract with EMI Records in 1962. With their producer, George Martin, they released a series of hit singles that topped charts in the UK and many other countries.
The Beatles' popularity first emerged as a localized phenomenon in Great Britain in late 1962 and spread through a phenomenon known as "Beatlemania", which arrived in the United States in early 1964. Their albums and singles regularly sold millions of copies worldwide, and they were also highly successful touring performers.
The band members' early public personae as clean-cut, polite youths were gradually replaced by more mature and provocative attitudes, which were reflected in their music and fashion. They regularly experimented with new recording techniques and musical styles, and their later work was influenced by a range of sources including Indian music, psychedelia, and hard rock.
Over the course of their career, the Beatles released twelve studio albums, numerous compilation albums, and a large number of singles and EPs. They sold over 600 million records worldwide, making them the best-selling music act of all time.
After a period of internal tensions and declining commercial performance, the band broke up in 1970. Since then, each member has pursued a solo career with varying degrees of success.
The Beatles' influence on popular culture is immense. They are considered to be one of the most important and influential bands of all time, and their music has had a profound impact on generations of musicians and listeners around the world.
Their groundbreaking work in songwriting, studio production, and music video production has also had a lasting impact on the music industry. The Beatles' music continues to be popular today, and their legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists.
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