The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool
in 1960. The core lineup of the band comprised John Lennon,
Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are
widely regarded as the most influential band in Western
popular music and were integral to the development of 1960s
counterculture and the recognition of popular music as an
art form.[1][2]Rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock 'n' roll,
their sound incorporated elements of classical traditional
pop in innovative ways. The band also explored music styles
ranging from folk and Indian music to psychedelia and hard
rock. As pioneers in recording, songwriting and artistic
presentation, the Beatles revolutionised many aspects of the
music industry and were often publicised as leaders of the
era's youth and sociocultural movements.