The Beatles were an English rock and pop group formed in Liverpool in 1960 who became one of the most commercially successful
and critically acclaimed bands in the history of popular music. During their years of stardom, the group consisted of John
Lennon (rhythm guitar, vocals), Paul McCartney (bass guitar, vocals), George Harrison (lead guitar, vocals) and Ringo Starr
(drums, vocals).
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in 1962 in London when multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones and pianist Ian
Stewart were joined by vocalist Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards. Bassist Bill Wyman and drummer Charlie Watts completed
the early lineup. Stewart, deemed unsuitable as a teen idol, was removed from the official lineup in 1963 but continued to
work with the band as road manager and keyboardist until his death in 1985.
U2 area rock band formed in Dublin, Ireland. The band consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and
vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums and percussion). The band formed in 1976 when the members
were teenagers with limited musical proficiency. By the mid-1980s, the band had become a top international act.
Led Zeppelinwere an English rock band formed in 1968 by Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham. With their
heavy, guitar-driven sound, Led Zeppelin are regarded as one of the first heavy metal bands, helping to pioneer the genre.
However, the band's individualistic style drew from many sources and transcends any one genre.
Pink Floyd were an English rock band who in the 1960s earned recognition for their psychedelic and space rock music, and in
the 1970s, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. Pink Floyd's work is marked by philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation,
innovative album cover art, and elaborate live shows.
Metallica /məˈtælɨkə/ is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1981. Founded when drummer Lars
Ulrich posted an advertisement in a local newspaper, Metallica's line-up has primarily consisted of Ulrich, rhythm guitarist
and vocalist James Hetfield, and lead guitarist Kirk Hammett, while going through a number of bassists. Currently, the spot
is held by Robert Trujillo.
