Geoff Emerick: Fabulous Without the Fab Four
The late engineer’s input on many Beatle classics is legendary. But Geoff Emerick also lent his exceptional talents to the Zombies and prog-rock’s Robin Trower.
A Staple of the Beatles’ Toolbox: the “Wind Up” Piano
It appeared on nearly every Beatle album, from the first to the last. What was the “wind up” piano, how did it work, and why did the band love it so much?
Everything Fab Four: To Remix or Not to Remix? That Is the Question
The 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ “White Album” has a fresh, unexpected sound thanks to Giles Martin and some other Beatle experts working their sonic magic. Trust us, you’ll want to hear it again.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About the Early Beatles?
Does your knowledge of The Beatles extend to their formative years in Liverpool and an early tour to Germany? Test yourself with 14 questions to find out.
Macca’s Jacca Revelation: More Than a Sexy One Off
The young Beatles masturbated together. And according to this writer, there’s significance to these boyhood experiences. Paul McCartney’s “Egypt Station” squares that circle.