The Beatles are easily one of the most influential bands of the 20th century, and are still among the most listened-to artists today.
They’re responsible not only for a tremendous number of hit records, but also for a tremendous number of iconic sounds that inspire producers, engineers and musicians to Read more...
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For a long time, I’ve kept a mental list of people that I was particularly glad are among us. Just knowing that they were out there, somewhere, walking the Earth at that moment made me feel good. Members of my private club include Read more...
This is a guest post by Jerry Hammack, author of the new four-book series, The Beatles Recording Reference Manuals. Parts I & II of this series are available now.
For some 21st century musicians, engineers and producers, The Beatles may seem like a quaint band from a quaint time. Read more...
Peel away the fabulousness, charisma, and nonstop celebrity of the Beatles, and what you re-discover are…songs.
Beatles expert Scott Freiman has extended the understanding of their unmatched songwriting gifts with the latest in his “Deconstructing the Beatles” series, Chords and Progressions. He’s studied their secret of the John Lennon, Paul Read more...
Anyone who’s dug down deep into Beatles history knows about “Magic” Alex Mardas, the technological “guru” to John Lennon and the rest of the band. While many of his electronics ideas have proven legit decades later, most of them are remembered more for what they didn’t do for the Beatles Read more...
