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 Beatles began in 1957 when John Lennon formed a skiffle group called the Quarrymen with his friends, which eventually evolved into the famous lineup of Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr by 1962. Following the band's breakup in 1970, each member pursued solo careers as well as formed their own musical groups.