<human>:  What is the history of the Beatles?
<bot>: The Beatles were a legendary rock band formed in Liverpool, England in 1960. The group's members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They rose to fame in the 1960s with a string of hit singles and albums, and are widely considered to be among the most influential musicians of the 20th century. The band declared an acrimonious split in 1970, and each member pursued a solo career. The band members were later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy.