Beatles+-+Geet,+Dom,+Alex,+Jye

**By Alexander, Jye, Dominic and Geet** **__Members of the Beatles:__** Paul McCartney
 * __Beatles__**

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Light rock and roll

The Beatles were an English rock band that formed in Liverpool, in 1960. With John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr and they became well known around the world. The Beatles experimented with several genres, ranging from pop to psychedelic and hard rock, often incorporating classical elements in interesting ways. Their music would be in the genre of light rock and roll.
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From 1960, the Beatles built their reputation playing in clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over several years. Manager Brian Epstein made them into a professional act and producer George Martin enhanced their musical potential. They gained attention in the United Kingdom after their first hit, "Love Me Do", which came out in 1962. They were given the name "The Fab Four" as there reputation grew. By early 1964 they had become international stars, leading the "British Invasion" of the United States pop market. From 1965 onwards, the Beatles produced many albums. In 1970 the band broke up. They had enjoyed their great music careers. Unfortunately, John Lennon was shot and killed in 1980, and George Harrison died of lung cancer in 2001. Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are still alive and still have music in their lives.

According to the RIAA, the Beatles are the best-selling band in the United States, with multiple number one albums and singles also the Beatles received many awards including 10 Grammy Awards.

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