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Electric piano

Electric piano - typically a Wurlitzer or Fender Rhodes.

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Six people play electric piano on eighteen Beatles recordings. Paul McCartney plays electric piano on seven of them, ahead of Billy Preston on six and John Lennon on four. Three of them are credited on one record only, George Martin (on 'Getting Better'), Chris Thomas (on 'Savoy Truffle') and Nicky Hopkins (on 'Revolution'). Electric pianos run from 1965 to 1970, and 1967 has more of them than any other year, three of the six.
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George Martin is the most prolific non-Beatle player in the catalogue - credited on 44 different Beatles recordings.

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#ValueSongs% of total
1Paul McCartney

Co-founder, bassist, and vocalist. McCartney's melodic gift and musical versatility drove much of the band's pop appeal, from 'Yesterday' to the Abbey Road medley.

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35.0%
2Billy Preston

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.

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30.0%
3John Lennon

Co-founder, rhythm guitarist, and vocalist. Lennon's songwriting evolved from raw rock'n'roll through introspective balladry to avant-garde experimentation, often in creative rivalry with McCartney.

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20.0%
4George Martin

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.

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5.0%
5Nicky Hopkins

British session pianist whose credits span the Rolling Stones, the Who, and most of his era's major British rock acts.

1
5.0%
6Chris Thomas

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

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5.0%