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Beatles
[ beet-lz ]
noun
- the, (used with a plural verb) British rock-'n'-roll group (1962–70) including George Harrison (1943–2001), John (Winston) Len·non [len, -, uh, n] (1940–80), Paul (James) Mc·Cart·ney [m, uh, -, kahrt, -nee] (born 1942), and 龱· [ring, -goh] Starr ( Richard Starkey ) (born 1940).
Beatles
- A rock 'n' roll singing group from Liverpool, England , that was phenomenally popular in the middle and late 1960s. The intense devotion of the group's fans, especially the hysterical screaming that the Beatles provoked in large crowds of teenagers, was called Beatlemania . The four Beatles were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Among their many popular songs, most of which were written by Lennon and McCartney, were “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “Hey, Jude.”
Example Sentences
However, despite its popularity on the day, it didn't make that many headlines due to the release of an iconic Beatles album the Friday before the event.
But on the other, Hollywood actor Stephen Dorff, playing the film's lead character of original Beatles bass player and artist Stuart Sutcliffe, who died of a brain haemorrhage aged just 21, provided an uncanny likeness.
The challenge of the Beatles’ greatness is that it’s so universally assumed — and so relentlessly chronicled — that nothing more need be said about the subject.
The Beatles and Robbie Williams share the top spot, with 15 number ones apiece.
When it comes to elevating our understanding of The Beatles, Ian Leslie’s new book "John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs" is a mixed bag.
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