beatles By atlanta.zum. Period: 1960 to 1970 Years active 1960–1970 Period: 1960 to 1970 The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. Period: 1960 to 1970 Their sound, rooted in skiffle, beat and 1950s rock and roll, incorporated elements of classical music and traditional pop in innovative ways. Period: 1960 to 1970 George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962. Period: 1960 to 1970 George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962.