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The American Influence on The Beatles – Part 1
When jazz was embargoed in Britain, American blues and gospel filled in the gap. And for the future Beatles, it made all the difference.
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When jazz was embargoed in Britain, American blues and gospel filled in the gap. And for the future Beatles, it made all the difference.

Before they were The Beatles, they were huge fans of Country artists like Hank Williams. Those early influences never left them.

The first British Invasion delivered upbeat tunes based on American music. Then came a more muscular subset, aka "Camaro Rock."