Free-reed mouth organ – a signature early Beatles sound, primarily played by Lennon.
Behind George Martin, Mal Evans is the most prolific non-Beatle player on the catalogue – credited on 13 Beatles recordings.
| # | Value | Songs | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John 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. | 15 | 75.0% |
| 2 | Neil Aspinall The Beatles' road manager and later head of Apple Corps. | 1 | 5.0% |
| 3 | Mal Evans | 1 | 5.0% |
| 4 | George Harrison Lead guitarist and songwriter. Harrison's contributions grew from early rockabilly licks to sitar-infused spirituality and some of the band's finest songs, including 'Something' and 'Here Comes the Sun'. | 1 | 5.0% |
| 5 | Ringo Starr Drummer and occasional vocalist. Starr's inventive, left-handed drumming style – understated yet distinctive – anchored the band's rhythm section throughout their career. | 1 | 5.0% |
| 6 | Ray Thomas Flautist, harmonica player and founding singer of the Moody Blues. | 1 | 5.0% |
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