The Beatles were an iconic rock band comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Star. They have sold more albums in the US than any other artist and have had more #1 hits in the UK than any other band. The Beatles were also voted as one of the most important people of the 20th century by TIME magazine. John Lennon was tragically shot and killed in 1980. The document also lists several of the band's famous songs and their durations.