The Beatles themselves were greatly influenced by the early rock 'n roll stars from America such as Elvis Presley, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent and others. During the band's infancy they spent a considerable amount of time listening and copying the styles of these great 1950's rock 'n roll heroes. It's fair to say that the music style adopted by the Beatles has in roots in 1950's American rock 'n roll.

The Beatles dawned on the music scene in the very early 1960's and by 1963 had established themselves as the premiere rock 'n roll band in all of England. Frenzied crowds greeted the Beatles wherever they appeared throughout all of England. Beatlemania was born. The America music scene had all but ignored what was transpiring in England. B

Another example of the Beatles' impact on recording technology can be seen in todays digital MIDI and electronic sound effect components. It is startling to consider that when the Beatles disbanded in 1969, the MOOG synthesizer was the most advanced of such items. The Beatles used one themselves on the Abbey Road album. Today it is a relic. With few exceptions, most other artist's experiments with the MOOG resulted in tacky sounds at best, headache material at worst. All the other effects you hear in Beatles music were created using backward tapes, distortion, filters, and unfamiliar musical instruments.

Repeated referrences to the innovations of the Beatles, and the innovations of those inspired by the Beatles, is not meant to minimize the contributions of other artists; but to point up that many artists were inspired by the Beatles to stretch the limits of rock and roll. Most pop and rock artists will readily confirm this. Innovation was not the exclusive property of the Beatles. For example, it was not innovative when the Beatles used animal sounds on Good Morning. The effect had been used before on the Beach Boys album Pet Sounds. The Beatles admired that album, and copped the idea from it. However, when the Beach Boys were asked about the innovation of Pet Sounds they said they were inspired by the Beatles Rubber Soul album. This is but one of many examples of artists inspired and motivated by the Beatles.

This influence goes back to the British Invasion, when acts from England who could play similar music (Mersey-beat) and sported Beatle haircuts could enjoy success. American artists learned quickly that imitation brought rewards, as they watched those who refused to join in fade from public favor. The most blatant American imitation (actually the epitome) came from four actors portraying longhaired whimsical musicians (their music performed by studio musicians) known as the Monkees. Even their creature name was misspelled. Crass and obvious as it was they enjoyed great success not only on the pop charts, but on television as well.

In the late 1960's the members of The Beatles ventured to India and stayed at Rishikesh to study yoga and transcendental meditation at the ashram of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. George Harrison was influenced by the meditative sitar music in India and ended up studying with sitar guru Ravi Shankar. The influence on John Lennon and the other Beatles is also evident. In 1966 the enchanting 'Tomorrow Never Knows' borrows from Indian themes and is reflective of a change of attitude. In 1967, they broke into realm with Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club band. You can hear the Indian influence and sitar on the introspective song 'Within Without You' written by George Harrison. The hit 'Lucy In the Sky With Diamonds' written by John Lennon also appeared. Many people believed "Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds" referred to although Lennon strongly refuted that claim stating that his daughter brought home a picture she had drawn at school. A close study of the characters on the Sgt. Pepper's cover reveals some insight into their influences. In 1967 the Beatles performed their last live concert at Candlestick park in San Francisco. Subsequently, the Beatles recorded four albums in the studio before disbanding.

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