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The Beatles

British rock band formed in Liverpool.

The Fab Four

An enormously influential British rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. Comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, The Beatles pioneered innovative recording techniques and songwriting, profoundly shaping popular music and culture throughout the 1960s.

Pronunciation

/ˌbiː.təlz/

Etymology

The Beatles' name is a combination of "beetle" and "beats," reflecting the band's early interest in rock and roll music.

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

rock band pop group

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

John Lennon Paul McCartney George Harrison Ringo Starr

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

British Invasion 1960s music

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British band musical popular culture

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