When The Beatles called it quits as a collective in 1970, the world mourned. What would take their place? As it happened, the four young men who re-wrote the face of pop music during the 1960s were ready to take their places in the new decade with distinct but separate artistic identities. George, the artist hidden in plain sight, initially dominated with the worldwide success of "My Sweet Lord," followed by the Concert for Bangladesh benefit. Not to be outdone, John recorded a series of anthems: "Instant Karma" - "Power To The People" and "Imagine," his signature song. Ringo starred in films initial before finding his feet and scoring TWO number ones from his self-titled, something none of the others had achieved. But it was Paul, blamed for their break-up, who came from behind to launch a Beatles-lite new act, Wings, and would be, by decade's end, recognized by the Guinness World Book as the most successful composer of the 20th century. But all hope for the long-clamored for reunion ended in a hail of gunfire on a December night, passing the group into history at last.
