That's not how i remember the 1990s, the Beatles still iconic fashion eg john Lennon glasses and musical influencer overlord status, throughout the 90s.
One of the biggest 90s guitar bands oasis, who were making my ears bleed in pain with their ploding dull guitar music.
were open in their music, lyrics, interviews about being highly influenced by Beatles and also burt Bacharach
You know the list goes on forever from the Stones getting their first single written by John and Paul, to bands right now.
Here is something David Gilmour of Pink Floyd said of Paul:
"Is Paul McCartney Rock's Greatest Living Legend?
Legendary Paul McCartney requires no introduction. Everyone knows him. As a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist (he plays 12 different musical instruments), singer, and co-leader of the most influential band of the 20th century, his legacy is undeniable. He was also the one who taught John Lennon to compose his guitar parts since Paul has a very good command of the guitar. But this time, we will focus on his edge as a bass player.
Paul McCartney's bass lines are an integral part of the Beatles' evolution from the band's world pop to pioneering experimentation. It's not hard to pinpoint exactly what Paul did to make his parts stand out from what other bass players were doing at the time. Paul McCartney's development as a bassist offers a "playbook" for today's songwriters and music producers on how a little creativity can go a long way in making a recording stand out. Through the evolution of the Beatles, Paul McCartney's bass lines became an integral part of the texture, sound and color of every song."
Drivel. You want to compare Beatles to the lowest common denominator (of which the Beatles have PLENTY of those kinds of songs) when there are enty of genuinely good musicians and bands around now.
Another one of my issues about peoplr saying they like a band doesn't mean the band influenced them. To br honest I'm sure there are Beatles lines in Oasis songs somewhere because Noel Gallagher was lifting lines out of other people's songs at absolutely unprecedented pace but I don't hear much Beatles influence in oasis. They are at the back end of a faze of 60's revival acts initiated by the likes of the Jesus Mary Chain and Spaceman 3 learding somewhere along the way to on one side Stone Roses on other shoegaze. These bands were influenced much more by the edgier side of 60's garage rock, think 13th floor elevatora, count five, early pink floyd, van morrison, velvet undergroundand the stooges. Oasis are a natural extension of this fad which shows little Beatles influence as their facile infantile banal granny sh*t was extinguished by the likes of the Sex Pistols.
Heres another thing. The music industry people saying oh we like this and that. Half the time its just paying little complements to other celebrities. Means nothing. They get asked leading questions if they liked someone or they were influenced by them, what are they going to say: " no, theyre rubbish". Ofcourse not. Obviously Liam Gallagher liked John Lennon but he did f*dge all. I see the Who and Kinks a lot more than the Beatles in Oasis. Noel definitely ripped off that Kinks song on ... shakermaker I think. Not the Beatles though. Utter fallacy.
I don't think there's any question that the Beatles are the greatest band in history.
Then you need to read more about music and probably listen to a lot more, as well. There is a substantial question as to whether the Beatles are the greatest band in history.
I don't think there's any question that the Beatles are the greatest band in history.
Then you need to read more about music and probably listen to a lot more, as well. There is a substantial question as to whether the Beatles are the greatest band in history.
Take any other band’s body of work over a 7-year period and none come close to the Beatles in terms of how prolific they were, variety/diversity of songs, evolution of their music and popularity.
Then you need to read more about music and probably listen to a lot more, as well. There is a substantial question as to whether the Beatles are the greatest band in history.
Take any other band’s body of work over a 7-year period and none come close to the Beatles in terms of how prolific they were, variety/diversity of songs, evolution of their music and popularity.
I've done what you suggested, and several come close and several exceed.
Their story on so many levels is unique. I know professional classical musicians who were casual fans. Then they saw Get Back and are mesmerized. Can’t get enough.
There is no modern day comparison.
They are the biggest gift to modern culture since Beethoven and the rest of the classical era.
Very well said! They transcended generations.
I remember how my Mom was amazed when the Vicar at our church gave a sermon on "Eleanor Rigby". At this point so many of the adults wanted to be cool some even taking acid.
I'm so glad to have lived through that era as a teen. I used to think they were just a teenie bopper group when they first got famous. Now as an old man, I go out and buy their older stuff too.
Take any other band’s body of work over a 7-year period and none come close to the Beatles in terms of how prolific they were, variety/diversity of songs, evolution of their music and popularity.
I've done what you suggested, and several come close and several exceed.
Take any other band’s body of work over a 7-year period and none come close to the Beatles in terms of how prolific they were, variety/diversity of songs, evolution of their music and popularity.
I've done what you suggested, and several come close and several exceed.
Absolute genius songwriters. When it comes to lyrics these guys were wordsmiths. I teach EFL in China and when I have song lessons, I like to choose Beatles songs simply for how they use the lyrics in a way that the singer is viewing a painting. Example: Octopus's Garden
Unfortunately this is becoming a lost art. With all respect, very few contemporary singer/song writers have that skill.
I definitely recommend you sit down and listen to Abbey Road. Every song on that album is a masterpiece.