Beatles

The Beatles were the most famous pop and rock group of the 1960s.
Their music was popular not only in Britain, but all over the world.

Members of the band were
John Lennon

Ringo Starr

George Harrison

Paul McCartney

They were working-class boys from Liverpool

Some well-known songs by The Beatles are
“Yesterday”
“All you need is love”
“Yellow submarine”
“Let it be”

John Lennon learnt to play harmonica at the age of 12 but he wanted to be a millionaire not a musician.
He met Paul McCartney in 1955 and they started the Beatles in 1960.

The band broke up in 1970. After that all the members established solo projects.

John Lennon was shot in New York outside his house on the 8th of December in 1960.
George Harrison died on 29th of November in 2001, at the age of 58.

Answer the questions:
When did Lennon and McCartney start the Beatles?
What was the last year of the Beatles career?
How many people did the band consist of?
When did John die?
Were the Beatles the most famous pop or rock group of 1960s?