Vee-Jay Records artists

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. They also explored 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.

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.

American musician (1932–2020)

American blues musician (1912 or 1917–2001)

American R&B musician (1946–2006)

American jazz saxophonist and composer (1933–2023)

English progressive rock band

American actor (1914–2001)

American singer (born 1944)

American jazz trumpeter (1938–1972)

American blues musician and songwriter (1925–1976)

American rock and pop band

American comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, and entrepreneur (1932–2017)

American jazz double bassist (1935–1969)

actress, singer

American recording artist; blues pianist, singer, and composer (1915–1988)

American jazz pianist (1931–1971)

American soul vocal group

American songwriter, singer and actor (1942-2020)

American soul singer and songwriter (1939–2025)

American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group

American recording artist; soul singer and pianist

American musician

African-American actor (1902-1985)

American musician (1938–1999)

American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter

American radio personality and television actor (1903–1983)

American saxophonist (1925-1988)

American trumpeter (1915-1999)

American jazz musician (1934–1996)

American jazz trombonist (1923–1977)

American blues, jazz, and swing bandleader, pianist and singer (1916–2006)

English recording artist; jazz musician, vibraphonist (1934–1987)

American drummer

American jazz saxophonist (born 1940)

American doo wop group

English-born Australian easy listening and country music singer (1937–2024)

American garage rock band

American R&B vocal group

American musician

American singer, musician, and actor (1939-2009)

Chicago blues harmonica player (1921-2006)

Canadian pop band

American electric blues guitarist and singer

American big band leader and arranger, songwriter (1904–1969)

American songwriter and record producer (1933–1998)

American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, and pianist (1914–1974)

American Blues singer and songwriter

American gospel and R&B musician (1914–2000)

American jazz bassist (1928–1999)

singer (1937-2012)

American jazz pianist, composer, and orchestrator (1932–2009)

American musician

US blues and R&B saxophone player and composer (1915-2002)

American blues-rock guitarist, singer and songwriter

American R&B and blues guitarist and singer (1914-1985)

American rhythm and blues saxophonist (1927–2018)

American drummer (1932–2004)