This phenomenally successful rock music group exerted tremendous influence on the music, fashions, and life-styles of young people the world over and played a decisive role in the development of an international subculture in the 60s. The group consisted of John Lennon (1940-1980), Paul McCartney (b. 1942), Ringo Starr (b. Richard Starkey, 1940) and George Harrison (1943-2001). All were born in Liverpool or its suburbs. The group enjoyed unprecedented success in youth concerts, TV specials, and many best-selling records. Its members were awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire) title by Queen Elizabeth II in 1964, in recognition of their international impact and the millions in foreign currency they brought into the British treasury. Lennon and McCartney composed hundreds of songs, many of which are held in high regard by serious musicologists. The group starred in several films before its dissolution in 1970 (A HARD DAY'S NIGHT, 1964; HELP!, 1965; YELLOW SUBMARINE, 1968; and LET IT BE, 1970). Individual members also appeared separately in other films. Starr directed a film, BORN TO BOOGIE (1972). Lennon and McCartney wrote the words and music for a documentary feature, ALL THIS AND WORLD WAR II (1976). McCartney composed scores and songs for several films, notably LIVE AND LET DIE (1973).  Music Scoring Awards (Best Original Song Score) 1970: LET IT BE 1 nomination, 1 Award