The Beatles were an English rock band, they are known around the whole world as one of the most commercially successful acts of popular music of all time. The band formed in the early 60's with the original members consisting of : Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best. Stuart left the band 1961, and Pete was eventually replaced by Ringo Starr. The band rushed to create a debut album, "Please Please Me" was released (1963).
The Beatles went on to make : With the Beatles, A Hard Day's Night, Beatles for Sale, Help! and Rubber Soul. Releasing 6 albums in a little over 2 years, these albums are looked back as some of the greatest albums in music history and have influenced tons of bands... As of today, The Beatles have sold more albums in the United States then any other artist.
Creating 7 more albums before finally breaking up, The Beatles created : Revolver, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Magical Mystery Tour, The Beatles (The White Album), Yellow Submarine, Abbey Road and Let It Be.
Let It Be - The Beatles
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