Think You Know The Beatles? Prove It With These Trivia Questions

From Liverpool legends to global icons, The Beatles changed the course of music history forever. With timeless hits, unforgettable lyrics, and legendary performances, their influence continues to echo across generations.

This trivia quiz covers it all — from the band’s early days at The Cavern Club to their final rooftop concert and everything in between.

Whether you’re a casual listener or a die-hard fan, you’re in for a magical mystery tour of facts.

Answers are provided below, so grab your headphones and let’s see how well you know The Fab Four!

Round 1 – Multiple Choice The Beatles Questions

1. What was the original name of The Beatles?

• A) The Quarrymen
• B) The Silver Beatles
• C) The Moondogs
• D) The Liverpudlians

2. Who was the oldest member of The Beatles?

• A) Paul McCartney
• B) John Lennon
• C) George Harrison
• D) Ringo Starr

3. In which year did The Beatles release their debut album “Please Please Me”?

• A) 1962
• B) 1963
• C) 1964
• D) 1965

4. What was The Beatles’ first single?

• A) “Love Me Do”
• B) “Hey Jude”
• C) “Help!”
• D) “Yesterday”

5. Who wrote the majority of The Beatles’ songs?

• A) John Lennon
• B) Paul McCartney
• C) George Harrison
• D) Ringo Starr

6. Which album is often considered The Beatles’ masterpiece and one of the greatest albums of all time?

• A) Abbey Road
• B) Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
• C) Revolver
• D) Rubber Soul

7. What was the title of The Beatles’ animated film released in 1968?

• A) “Yellow Submarine”
• B) “A Hard Day’s Night”
• C) “Help!”
• D) “Magical Mystery Tour”

8. Which member of The Beatles was known as “the quiet one”?

• A) John Lennon
• B) Paul McCartney
• C) George Harrison
• D) Ringo Starr

9. Who was The Beatles’ manager throughout their career?

• A) Brian Epstein
• B) George Martin
• C) Andrew Loog Oldham
• D) Peter Grant

10. Which Beatles song holds the record for the longest time at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

• A) “Hey Jude”
• B) “I Want to Hold Your Hand”
• C) “Can’t Buy Me Love”
• D) “Yesterday”

11. Which Beatles album was the first to feature entirely original compositions?

• A) “Rubber Soul”
• B) “Help!”
• C) “Revolver”
• D) “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”

Round 1 – Answers

1. What was the original name of The Beatles?

• Answer: A) The Quarrymen

2. Who was the oldest member of The Beatles?

• Answer: B) John Lennon

3. In which year did The Beatles release their debut album “Please Please Me”?

• Answer: B) 1963

4. What was The Beatles’ first single?

• Answer: A) “Love Me Do”

5. Who wrote the majority of The Beatles’ songs?

• Answer: B) Paul McCartney

6. Which album is often considered The Beatles’ masterpiece and one of the greatest albums of all time?

• Answer: B) Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

7. What was the title of The Beatles’ animated film released in 1968?

• Answer: A) “Yellow Submarine”

8. Which member of The Beatles was known as “the quiet one”?

• Answer: C) George Harrison

9. Who was The Beatles’ manager throughout their career?

• Answer: A) Brian Epstein

10. Which Beatles song holds the record for the longest time at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart?

• Answer: A) “Hey Jude”

11. Which Beatles album was the first to feature entirely original compositions?

• Answer: A) “Rubber Soul”

Round 2 – Open The Beatles Trivia Questions

1. What was the name of John Lennon’s second wife?
2. Which member of The Beatles was known for his songwriting partnership with John Lennon?
3. Who was the first member of The Beatles to leave the band?
4. Which album marked The Beatles’ transition from their early pop sound to more experimental music?
5. Which album features the song “Eleanor Rigby”?
6. Which Beatles song is often considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time and features a guitar solo by George Harrison?
7. What was the name of The Beatles’ final live performance?
8. Who was the original drummer for The Beatles before being replaced by Ringo Starr?
9. In which city did The Beatles first gain popularity?
10. Which Beatles song features a string quartet arrangement composed by George Martin?
11. What was the name of the recording studio where The Beatles recorded most of their music?
12. Which Beatles song was inspired by the novel “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac?
13. What was the name of The Beatles’ first feature film, released in 1964?
14. What album features the song “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” written by George Harrison?
15. Which member of The Beatles was known for his advocacy of peace and love?
16. Who replaced Pete Best as The Beatles’ drummer?
17. Which album cover features the band crossing a zebra crossing?
18. What was the name of Paul McCartney’s wife and the inspiration behind the song “Yesterday”?
19. Which Beatles song features a backwards guitar solo, adding to its psychedelic sound?
20. What was The Beatles’ original name before becoming “The Beatles”?

Round 2 – Answers

1. What was the name of John Lennon’s second wife?

• Answer: Yoko Ono

2. Which member of The Beatles was known for his songwriting partnership with John Lennon?

• Answer: Paul McCartney

3. Who was the first member of The Beatles to leave the band?

• Answer: Stuart Sutcliffe

4. Which album marked The Beatles’ transition from their early pop sound to more experimental music?

• Answer: “Rubber Soul”

5. Which album features the song “Eleanor Rigby”?

• Answer: “Revolver”

6. Which Beatles song is often considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time and features a guitar solo by George Harrison?

• Answer: “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”

7. What was the name of The Beatles’ final live performance?

• Answer: The Rooftop Concert

8. Who was the original drummer for The Beatles before being replaced by Ringo Starr?

• Answer: Pete Best

9. In which city did The Beatles first gain popularity?

• Answer: Liverpool

10. Which Beatles song features a string quartet arrangement composed by George Martin?

• Answer: “Yesterday”

11. What was the name of the recording studio where The Beatles recorded most of their music?

• Answer: Abbey Road Studios

12. Which Beatles song was inspired by the novel “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac?

• Answer: “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)”

13. What was the name of The Beatles’ first feature film, released in 1964?

• Answer: “A Hard Day’s Night”

14. What album features the song “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” written by George Harrison?

• Answer: The White Album

15. Who replaced Pete Best as The Beatles’ drummer?

• Answer: Ringo Starr

16. Which album cover features the band crossing a zebra crossing?

• Answer: Abbey Road

17. Which member of The Beatles was known for his advocacy of peace and love?

• Answer: John Lennon

18. What was the name of Paul McCartney’s wife and the inspiration behind the song “Yesterday”?

• Answer: Linda

19. Which Beatles song features a backwards guitar solo, adding to its psychedelic sound?

• Answer: Strawberry Fields Forever

20. What was The Beatles’ original name before becoming “The Beatles”?

• Answer: The Silver Beatles

Round 3 – Multiple Choice The Beatles Questions

1. Which member of The Beatles was the last to join the band?

• A) Paul McCartney
• B) John Lennon
• C) George Harrison
• D) Ringo Starr

2. What was the last album released by The Beatles before their breakup?

• A) “Abbey Road”
• B) “Let It Be”
• C) “The Beatles (White Album)”
• D) “Magical Mystery Tour”

3. Who designed the iconic cover art for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”?

• A) Andy Warhol
• B) Peter Blake
• C) Banksy
• D) Roy Lichtenstein

4. What was the name of The Beatles’ rooftop concert, their final public performance?

• A) Let It Be Rooftop Concert
• B) Abbey Road Rooftop Concert
• C) Get Back Rooftop Concert
• D) Sgt. Pepper’s Rooftop Concert

5. Which Beatles album is famous for its innovative studio techniques and experimentation?

• A) “Revolver”
• B) “Rubber Soul”
• C) “Magical Mystery Tour”
• D) “Yellow Submarine”

6. Who was The Beatles’ producer throughout most of their career?

• A) Brian Epstein
• B) George Martin
• C) Phil Spector
• D) Norman Smith

7. What was the title of the 1964 film starring The Beatles?

• A) “Help!”
• B) “A Hard Day’s Night”
• C) “Magical Mystery Tour”
• D) “Yellow Submarine”

8. Which member of The Beatles was known for his interest in Indian spirituality and culture?

• A) John Lennon
• B) Paul McCartney
• C) George Harrison
• D) Ringo Starr

9. What was the final studio album recorded by The Beatles?

• A) “Abbey Road”
• B) “Let It Be”
• C) “The Beatles (White Album)”
• D) “Revolver”

10. Which Beatles song features a sitar, introducing Indian classical music to Western audiences?

• A) “Help!”
• B) “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)”
• C) “Yesterday”
• D) “Hey Jude”

Round 3 – Answers

1. Which member of The Beatles was the last to join the band?

• Answer: D) Ringo Starr

2. What was the last album released by The Beatles before their breakup?

• Answer: B) “Let It Be”

3. Who designed the iconic cover art for “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”?

• Answer: B) Peter Blake

4. What was the name of The Beatles’ rooftop concert, their final public performance?

• Answer: C) Get Back Rooftop Concert

5. Which Beatles album is famous for its innovative studio techniques and experimentation?

• Answer: A) “Revolver”

6. Who was The Beatles’ producer throughout most of their career?

• Answer: B) George Martin

7. What was the title of the 1964 film starring The Beatles?

• Answer: B) “A Hard Day’s Night”

8. Which member of The Beatles was known for his interest in Indian spirituality and culture?

• Answer: C) George Harrison

9. What was the final studio album recorded by The Beatles?

• Answer: A) “Abbey Road”

10. Which Beatles song features a sitar, introducing Indian classical music to Western audiences?

• Answer: B) “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)”

Round 4 – Open The Beatles Trivia Questions

1. Who directed The Beatles’ 1967 television film “Magical Mystery Tour”?
2. What was the title of The Beatles’ final single before their breakup?
3. Which album marked the beginning of The Beatles’ psychedelic phase?
4. Who was the lead guitarist of The Beatles?
5. What was the name of The Beatles’ company that encompassed their various business ventures?
6. Which Beatles album features the track “Blackbird”?
7. Who was the primary songwriter of The Beatles’ hit “Hey Jude”?
8. What was the title of The Beatles’ second film, released in 1965?
9. Which Beatles song features Ringo Starr on lead vocals?
10. What was the name of the infamous rooftop concert location where The Beatles played their final live performance?
11. Who was The Beatles’ longtime producer known as the “Fifth Beatle”?
12. What was the title of the documentary film chronicling The Beatles’ first tour of the United States in 1964?
13. Which Beatles song features a prominent use of a Mellotron?
14. What was the name of The Beatles’ rooftop concert in 1969?
15. What was the title of The Beatles’ debut studio album?
16. In which year did The Beatles officially disband?
17. What Beatles song was inspired by a Picasso painting?
18. Which album features the iconic song “Hey Jude”?
19. What was the title of The Beatles’ second feature film?
20. What was the title of the documentary film about The Beatles’ first visit to the United States?
21. Which Beatles song features a backwards recording of the phrase “Paul is dead, miss him, miss him”?

Round 4 – Answers

1. Who directed The Beatles’ 1967 television film “Magical Mystery Tour”?

• Answer: The Beatles themselves (credited collectively)

2. What was the title of The Beatles’ final single before their breakup?

• Answer: “The Long and Winding Road”

3. Which album marked the beginning of The Beatles’ psychedelic phase?

• Answer: “Revolver”

4. Who was the lead guitarist of The Beatles?

• Answer: George Harrison

5. What was the name of The Beatles’ company that encompassed their various business ventures?

• Answer: Apple Corps

6. Which Beatles album features the track “Blackbird”?

• Answer: “The Beatles” (White Album)

7. Who was the primary songwriter of The Beatles’ hit “Hey Jude”?

• Answer: Paul McCartney

8. What was the title of The Beatles’ second film, released in 1965?

• Answer: “Help!”

9. Which Beatles song features Ringo Starr on lead vocals?

• Answer: “Yellow Submarine”

10. What was the name of the infamous rooftop concert location where The Beatles played their final live performance?

• Answer: Apple Corps Headquarters (3 Savile Row, London)

11. Who was The Beatles’ longtime producer known as the “Fifth Beatle”?

• Answer: George Martin

12. What was the title of the documentary film chronicling The Beatles’ first tour of the United States in 1964?

• Answer: “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years”

13. Which Beatles song features a prominent use of a Mellotron?

• Answer: “Strawberry Fields Forever”

14. What was the name of The Beatles’ rooftop concert in 1969?

• Answer: Let It Be

15. What was the title of The Beatles’ debut studio album?

• Answer: Please Please Me

16. In which year did The Beatles officially disband?

• Answer: 1970

17. What Beatles song was inspired by a Picasso painting?

• Answer: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds

18. Which album features the iconic song “Hey Jude”?

• Answer: Let It Be

19. What was the title of The Beatles’ second feature film?

•  Answer: Help!

20. What was the title of the documentary film about The Beatles’ first visit to the United States?

• Answer: The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit

21. Which Beatles song features a backwards recording of the phrase “Paul is dead, miss him, miss him”?

• Answer: I Am the Walrus