The Beatles When people hear the name "The Beatles" most people think of lead singer, John Lennon. However, the role of Paul McCartney is often overlooked. It was McCartney, not Lennon who was the driving force behind the Beatles. John Lennon and Paul McCartney were in many bands together before the forming of the Beatles. In 1962, along with Ringo Starr1 and George Harrison, they formed the rock group known as "The Beatles". The group featured …showed first 75 words of 1454 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1454 total…years ago today....The story behind the making of 'Sgt. Pepper'" Rolling Stone #502 June 18, 1987. "The Beatles" Music Review in Rolling Stone #507 Aug. 27, 1987 "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" Music Review in Rolling Stone #507 Aug. 27, 1987 Notes 1. Ringo Starr was originally named Richard Starkey. His name was changed to allow for better press marketing. 2. All titles composed by either Lennon or McCartney are credited to Lennon-McCartney. 3. It was also at this time that Lennon divorced his wife