The Beatles to this day are one of the most famous and
popular rock 'n roll groups in the world. The Beatles
include George Harrison, John Lennon(1940-1980), Paul
McCartney, and Richard Starkey(Ringo Starr). All of the
Beatles where born and raised in Liverpool, England. John
Lennon was considered the leader of the band. George
Harrison was the lead guitarist. John Lennon was a song
writer, one of the two lead singers, and rhythm guitarist.
Paul McCartney was a song writer, one of the two lead
singers, and a bassist. Ringo Starr played the drums.
John Lennon's first band was called the Quarrymen (named
after his High School). None of the three Beatles were in
this band. Paul joined the group in 1957 and Harrison
joined in 1958. They played with bass guitarist Sut
Sutcliffe, and Pete Best, a drummer. Sutcliffe left in 1961
and Ringo Starr joined the band. Pete Best was asked to
leave the band on April 16, 1962. He was considered the......
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