So many bands talk about wanting to be like The Beatles and yet very few talk about being students, learning…putting themselves beneath a wise authority for a season.
Like the saying goes, when the student is ready the teacher will appear.
And their teacher was George Martin.
I’m a pretty big Beatles nut, and everything I’ve seen and read about George Martin pretty much points to the fact that he was not cool or hip (even though he totally was). He was not trying to be buddies (even though he ended up being). And he was definitely not seeking the spotlight (even though he got it).
There was just something about this guy that prompted four young, dumb, arrogant, talented, irreverent guys to trust him, and accept his guidance.
That’s impressive.
I love seeing the early pictures of Martin down on the tracking room floor guiding and directing the chaos. You can sense his authority and warmth.
We’re lucky The Beatles were willing to learn and Mr. Martin was willing to teach.
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