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Mellotron

Early tape-replay keyboard – each key triggers a strip of pre-recorded tape. Iconic on 'Strawberry Fields Forever'.

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9
total uses
See alsoBeatles teamOrganTambourineCultural impactBacking vocalsStudio techniqueSection traitsBass guitar
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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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All Values(6)

#ValueSongs% of total
1John 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.

4
44.4%
2Paul 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.

1
11.1%
3George 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
11.1%
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.

1
11.1%
5Chris Thomas

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

1
11.1%
6Uncredited

Unnamed session musician(s) played the mellotron on this recording.

1
11.1%

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