How George Martin Kept the Police From Breaking Up
Close to disintegrating during 'Synchronicity' sessions, trio hoped for actions but got words from Beatles producer in 1983.
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How Billy Preston Helped the Beatles Play Nice on ‘Get Back’
Keyboardist "cut the ice" in the studio, allowing the group to ditch the drama and focus on music.
New Book Explores the Beatles’ Tensions Over ‘Hey Jude’
George Harrison and George Martin both had reservations over track recorded 50 years ago this month.
3 Classic Rock Icons Celebrated Birthdays Over the Weekend
This past weekend, three enormously influential musicians all celebrated birthdays.
Robin Williams & Bobby McFerrin Cover The Beatles
In 1998, Sir George Martin released "In My Life", a CD of (mostly) non-musicians covering Beatles' tunes. Click here to listen to Robin Williams and Bobby McFerrin making "Come Together" their own.
The Fifth Beatle Celebrates A Birthday
Sir George Martin, CBE (forget the royal definition, this really stands for Certified Beatle Expert), turned 86 this week.
The "Fifth Beatle" was born on January 3, 1926, in London, England, and although he scoffs at the title, he can't deny the fact that he was involved in all The Beatles' original albums in a very big way, and he'll always be thought of as a true member of the band.
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