The Beatles

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THE BEATLES
Arts
Formed: 1958
Disbanded: 1970

"Yesterday all my troubles seemed so far away."

This English popular musical quartet first started performing in cellars in Liverpool in 1958. Their novel singing style, long hair and unconventional dress helped kick off the 1960s hippie movement and made them favorites of teenagers around the world. The group included John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo (Richard) Starr, all of whom were born in the early 1940s. Lennon and McCartney wrote most of the Beatles' songs, including such huge hits as She Loves You, I Want to Hold Your Hand, Yesterday and We All Live in a Yellow Submarine. Their songs forever changed the direction of music. The group split up in 1970. John Lennon was shot and killed in New York on December 8, 1980. George Harrison died in 2001 from problems associated with his battle with cancer.


1. The Beatles came together as a group in _________ ?


2. The Beatles were known for their music, ________ hair, and different style of clothing?


3. What was Ringo Starr's real first name?


4. Lennon and _________ wrote most of the Beatle's songs.


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