The Beatles began in 1957, when John Lennon formed a skiffle group with his friends called the Quarrymen. The band underwent many name and membership changes, culminating in 1962 with the famous line-up of Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, each of the four members went on to have success, both as solo acts and with their own groups.
The Fab Four originated in 1957, when John Lennon founded a skiffle band with his friends called the Quarrymen. The group underwent numerous name and membership transformations, culminating in 1962 with the iconic lineup of Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Following the Beatles' dissolution in 1970, each member pursued solo success as well as formed their own groups.