what is a beatle

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the most influential band of all time and were integral to the development of 1960s music. The band acquired the nickname "the Fab Four" as their popularity grew into the intense fan frenzy dubbed "Beatlemania". The term "Beatlemania" was coined to describe the riotous enthusiasm by screaming fans who greeted the band. The Beatles were extremely successful and influential, operating primarily in the 1960s. "Beatle" can also refer to any of the four members of The Beatles quartet.