Lennon was shot and killed in December 1980; Harrison died of lung cancer in November 2001. McCartney and Starr remain musically active.The Fab Four were together for only eight years, from 1962, when Ringo joined the band, to early 1970, when "Get Back" was released.Who was the oldest of the Beatles? Richard Starkey was born on July 7, 1940 in Liverpool, England. The oldest Beatle (three months older than John) was born in a two-story house in the Dingle area to Richard and Elsie Starkey.

The Beatles were one of the most famous and influential English rock bands of all time, formed in 1960. In the first few years the band members included Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe, but ultimately the band gamed fame early in the 60s with members John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison.

IN THE BEATLES THERE IS JOHN LENON AND RINGO STARR,PAUL MCCARTNEY AND GEARGE HHARRISON.