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Classically trained English producer, arranger, and head of EMI's Parlophone label, widely called the 'Fifth Beatle' for his central role in shaping the band's recordings.

British producer whose later credits include Roxy Music, the Sex Pistols, and INXS.

Pioneering and controversial American record producer famous for the dense 'Wall of Sound' technique he developed on 1960s pop singles.

Influential British engineer and producer whose credits span the Rolling Stones, the Who, Led Zeppelin, and the Eagles.

British singer, songwriter, and producer; frontman of Electric Light Orchestra and a Traveling Wilburys member with George Harrison.

British engineer turned producer who later produced Pink Floyd's early records and scored a hit of his own as 'Hurricane Smith'.

British recording engineer celebrated for the inventive microphone and tape techniques he pioneered at EMI's Abbey Road studios.

British recording engineer and producer who went on to work with David Bowie, Elton John, and Supertramp.

British balance engineer active at EMI's Abbey Road and other London studios through the 1960s and 1970s.

Influential British engineer and producer whose credits span the Rolling Stones, the Who, Led Zeppelin, and the Eagles.

EMI engineer who assisted on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

British recording engineer and producer who went on to work with David Bowie, Elton John, and Supertramp.

EMI engineer on the Beatles' early Abbey Road sessions.

British recording engineer celebrated for the inventive microphone and tape techniques he pioneered at EMI's Abbey Road studios.

British balance engineer active at EMI's Abbey Road and other London studios through the 1960s and 1970s.

Classically trained English producer, arranger, and head of EMI's Parlophone label, widely called the 'Fifth Beatle' for his central role in shaping the band's recordings.

Pioneering and controversial American record producer famous for the dense 'Wall of Sound' technique he developed on 1960s pop singles.

British arranger and composer (1943-2022); orchestrator and conductor active across British pop.

British arranger, pianist and composer (b. 1945); close collaborator of George Harrison who arranged choral and orchestral parts on Beatles and Apple records.

French conductor and orchestrator active in film and concert music.

American keyboardist and solo star ('Will It Go Round in Circles', 'Nothing from Nothing') who also played with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and the Rolling Stones.

Lead singer and co-founder of the Rolling Stones, the defining frontman of 1960s British rock.

Founding member and multi-instrumentalist of the Rolling Stones.

British rock and blues guitarist and a founder of the Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominos; one of the most influential players of his generation.

English singer and actress at the centre of London's 1960s music scene and long associated with Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones.

Road manager and personal assistant to the Beatles from 1963 until his death in 1976; close confidant and constant studio presence.

Road manager from 1961 and later head of Apple Corps until 2007; long-time Beatles insider.

Conceptual artist and musician; John Lennons partner from 1968 and wife from 1969 until his death in 1980.

Model and George Harrisons first wife (1966-77); muse for several Harrison songs.

Brazilian Apple Scruff and devoted fan; occasionally invited into Abbey Road sessions.

British violinist and noted orchestral leader who also worked as a session contractor, booking and leading string players for countless London recording dates.

Session musician credited on a Beatles recording.

English classical trumpeter, principal with the BBC Symphony Orchestra and a leading interpreter of the baroque trumpet repertoire.

British cellist and arranger; a longtime London session player.

Session musician credited on a Beatles recording.

Rockabilly pioneer whose songs Honey Don't, Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby, and Matchbox were all covered by the Beatles.

American rock and roll and R&B singer-songwriter whose Dizzy Miss Lizzy and Slow Down were covered by the Beatles.

American songwriter and record producer, best known for co-writing Boys (with Wes Farrell) and producing early Shirelles hits.

The father of rock and roll. Berry's Roll Over Beethoven and Rock and Roll Music were staples of the Beatles' early live set.

Rock and roll pioneer who co-wrote Long Tall Sally and Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!, both recorded by the Beatles in the early 1960s.