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The Beatles 비틀즈

About

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The band comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band in popular music and were integral to the development of 1960s counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an art form. Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll, their sound incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways.

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Verified facts

The Beatles (비틀즈) — verified Korean artist. Debut 1960. Agency: Apple Records. 8 members.

Details

• Genre: rock music, pop music, hard rock
• Awards: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Grammy Award for Best New Artist, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
• Origin: English
• Location: Liverpool
• Founded: 1960
• Members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr
• Nationality: 영국

Source reconciliation

• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as 비틀스; KoreaAPI uses 비틀즈 (chosen by source authority).

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Members (8)

• John Lennon
• Ringo Starr
• Paul McCartney
• George Harrison
• Pete Best
• Stuart Sutcliffe
• Chas Newby
• Tommy Moore

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• MusicBrainz — open music database · view ↗

Verification history

Verified & tracked since 2026-08-16 · 8 verified snapshots.

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