The Beatles is the most famous and influential rock-band that introduced great innovations into the world of music. The band synthesized the best of the early rock’n’roll, by creating an original and impressive style on its basis. Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr are one of the most expressive rock-vocalists and original rock- composers. The musicians being indefatigable experimenters used the newest technologies and multilayer arrangements in their studio recordings. The Beatles was the first British internationally recognized group that made rock’n’roll and international phenomenon.
The impressive and rich creative work of the band exerted profound influence on a great number of rock and pop bands. Therefore there a new term appeared known as “Beatlesque”. The term was used to describe the influence of The Beatles’ creation on musicians, rock or pop bands whose style of music and performance resembled the band in question. The article provides several examples of “Beatlesque” bands.
Badfinger
Badfinger being a Welsh rock and pop band was created in the 1960s. The band cooperated with the members of The Beatles and their producers. In the early 70’s the band Badfinger was considered to be followers of The Beatles in the stylistic plan. Paul McCartney patronized the band and later on the musician redeemed Badfinger from early breakup. Paul McCartney was also the producer of the main releases of the given band. Badfinger’s song “No Matter What” was Lennon-inspired.
The Electric Light Orchestra resorted to the creative work of The Beatles as well. The British rock band created a tribute song “Beatles Forever” and it was intended to be included in the album “Secret Messages”. The song was recorded in 1983 however it did not enter the album.
At the instance of George Harrison, the ELO frontman Jeff Lynne became the co-producer of George Harrison’s Cloud Nine album. The musicians worked together on the Traveling Wilburys albums as well. Jeff Lynne was also the producer of the new songs written for the Beatles’ Anthology.
Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon is John Lennon’s son. His songs such as “Too Late for Goodbye”, “Valotte” and “Saltwater” are considered to be Beatlesque. In “I Don’t Wanna Know” music video Julian and his band are dressed up like the musicians of The Beatles.
The Monkees
The Monkees is am American pop-rock quartet that released songs and concertized from 1966 to 1971.
The members of the band were gathered together for the first time by NBC channel in 1965. The purpose of this meeting was the taking of series about the working days of the modern rock band. The film “A Hard Day’s Night” became a model for these series.
The Monkees initially formed with the purpose of participation in the TV serial, scored big successes in the other niche. The success of the series surpassed all expectations and then the members of the band began releasing a great number of hits, reproducing the superficial aspects of The Beatles music.
Being at the peak of their fame, The Monkees sold about 35 million records. In 1967 Micky Dolenz wrote a new song “Randy Scouse Git”. The song was about partying with The Beatles band in London. The Beatles were described as “the four kings of EMI sitting stately on the floor”. Later the song “Randy Scouse Git” was retitled “Alternate Title”.
Oasis
Oasis considered themselves to be strongly influenced by The Beatles. The band covered a great number of songs previously recorded by Beatles. Noel Gallagher also cooperated in a number of Beatles songs.
The band was first called “Rain” like the song of the same name recorded by The Beatles. The decision to rename the band Oasis belonged to Liam. This happened after the band gave a concert in The Swindon Oasis.
The music video for the song “Supersonic” was shot on the roof of a house. In due time The Beatles also shot the Music video for “Let it Be” on a roof. It should be noted that the name of the song “Wonderwall” is also the name of one of the albums recorded by George Harrison. The introduction to the “Don’t lool Back in Anger” was borrowed from the song “Imagine” by John Lennon. The end of “She’s Electric” song is the copy of the other song by The Beatles “With a Little Help from my Friends”. During live performances Oasis sing parts from “Octopus’s Garden” by The Beatles at the end of the song “Whatever”.
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