The BeatlesLady Madonna
Directed by Tony Bramwell
Lady Madonna is a piano-driven rock track celebrating working-class resilience. While no official narrative video was made, the promotional film features footage of The Beatles…
The BeatlesHey Jude
Directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg
The Beatles' "Hey Jude," released on August 26, 1968, is a heartfelt ballad written by Paul McCartney to comfort John Lennon's son, Julian, during his…
The BeatlesHello, Goodbye
Directed by Paul McCartney
Hello, Goodbye by The Beatles is a bright, psychedelic pop song. The promotional video features the band in colorful Sgt. Pepper outfits, dancing with surreal…
The BeatlesStrawberry Fields Forever
Directed by Peter Goldmann
After The Beatles stopped touring, and because travelling around the globe to promote new releases was impossible, the band increasingly made what could be described…
The BeatlesPenny Lane
Directed by Peter Goldmann
Penny Lane, primarily written by Paul McCartney, reflects on nostalgic and surreal scenes from Liverpool, characterized by its Psychedelic pop, progressive pop, baroque pop, and…
The BeatlesI’m Only Sleeping
Directed by Em Cooper
The Beatles' music video for 'I'm Only Sleeping,' directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, is a dreamlike and introspective piece that captures the band's experimental phase. Released…
Active 1960–1970 · Liverpool, England · rock music, pop music · Apple Records
The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band in popular music 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. They also explored styles ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting… via Wikipedia
Band Members: John Lennon (1940–1980), Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney, George Harrison (1943–2001)
Former Members: Pete Best, Stuart Sutcliffe (1940–1962), Chas Newby (1941–2023), Tommy Moore (1931–1981)
Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Grammy Award for Best New Artist; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; Grammy Trustees Award; Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album for “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band”; Grammy Award for Best Music Video; Grammy Award for Album of the Year for “Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band”; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Discography
The Beatles’s studio albums / EPs · 18
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Artists who shaped The Beatles’s sound
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In the press
5 articles about The Beatles from our favourite music publications
Consequence
2w ago
Paul McCartney Teases Posthumous Prince Cover of The Beatles’ “The Long and Winding Road”
"It's kind of rocky. He plays some really good guitar on it. He was a special guy," said McCartney. Paul McCartney Teases Posthumous Prince Cover of The Beatles’ “The Long and Winding Road” Paolo…
NME
2w ago
Paul McCartney recalls “pinch yourself” moment he met Elvis Presley with The Beatles
"He wasn’t a disappointment at all" The post Paul McCartney recalls “pinch yourself” moment he met Elvis Presley with The Beatles appeared first on NME.
Stereogum
1mo ago
Watch Oklou & Theodora Cover The Beatles At The Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony
Did you know that the Cannes Film Festival even had an opening ceremony? I did not. Apparently, though, it’s a staple of the festival, which began today. At the ceremony, noted Beatles obsessive…
Brooklyn Vegan
1mo ago
The Beatles rooftop show building to become Fab Four museum
The Beatles at 3 Savile Row will “feature seven floors of never-seen-before material from Apple Corps’ extensive archives” and rooftop access
NME
1mo ago
Piece of The Beatles history to be sold off for scrap after “no interest” to re-home it
The mast of the ship the Salvor was in the band's first photo after Ringo Starr became a member The post Piece of The Beatles history to be sold off for scrap after “no interest” to re-home it…