Author: Scott Freiman

Scott Freiman is a composer, producer, musician, teacher, tech entrepreneur, and Beatleologist. In his copious spare time, he dreams up articles for CultureSonar. Sometimes, he actually writes them.

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Will the Real Sgt. Pepper Please Stand up?

The cover of “Sgt. Pepper” is covered with famous faces. But who was the “real” Sgt. Pepper? Beatle expert Scott Freiman has some insights.

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When a Beatle Wrote with Elvis

Many decades ago, Beatle Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello wrote some wonderful songs together. Will it ever happen again?

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Hard Knox and Durty Sox: A Peek at the 50th Anniversary “Let It Bleed” Box Set

“Let It Bleed” remains iconic. A newly-remastered 50th-anniversary box set reveals new layers to these classic rock tracks.

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How “Sgt. Pepper” Got Its Cover

What was the real inspiration for the cover art of the Beatles’ album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”? Here’s another theory.

Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and John Lennon circa 1968

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Magical Mystery Tour: Some “Mysteries” Solved

“Magical Mystery Tour” was a rare misstep by the Beatles. But the music saved the project from becoming a total bust. Here’s how it went down.