Beat musicians

John Winston Ono Lennon was an English musician, songwriter and activist. He gained global fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. Lennon's songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history.

Sir James Paul McCartney is an English musician and songwriter. He gained global fame with the Beatles, for whom he was the bassist and keyboardist, and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. McCartney is known for his melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile tenor vocal range and musical eclecticism, exploring genres ranging from pre-rock and roll pop to classical, ballads and electronica. His songwriting partnership with Lennon is the most successful in music history.

George Harrison was an English musician who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Known as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison played a significant role in shaping the band's musical direction and established a successful solo career, particularly through his interest in non-Western musical influences.

Sir Richard Starkey, known as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with the group, usually for one song on each album, including "Yellow Submarine" and "With a Little Help from My Friends". He also wrote and sang the Beatles songs "Don't Pass Me By" and "Octopus's Garden", and is credited as a co-writer of three others.

British musician, former member of the Beatles

Italian singer

Australian rock musician (1946–2017)

British musician (1939–2020)

English singer-songwriter and actor

British singer-songwriter and musician (1942–2021)

British singer

British drummer, rock singer, songwriter, record producer

Australian singer (1947–2015)

British actor and singer (1936–2006)

British pop singer

Northern Irish jazz musician

English singer and songwriter

British pop singer (1945–2020)

English singer, songwriter and music producer (1943–2008)

British musician

British musician

English pop and rock musician

British singer

British-Italian singer

English-born Australian singer-songwriter, producer, and musician (1946-2007)

British singer-songwriter and musician

English guitarist (1944–2010)

British rock musician (1934–2018)

British actor (1944-2008)

British pianist