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GEORGE MARTIN (Room 117)
George Martin was a successful producer of novelty records for a small EMI subsidiary label, Parlophone. The perseverance of The Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, paid off when he secured an audition for the band in June 1962 at Abbey Road EMI Studios. Decca Records had already famously turned down the band, but George Martin had heard the so-called ‘Decca Tapes’ and was keen to see the band in a studio environment.
George was impressed by much, but not Pete’s drumming, and after offering them a contract, informed Brian that a session drummer could be used for the recording sessions. The boys were delighted after their successful audition, and George Martin, at the end of the session, assured them of his commitment but implored them to speak up if there was anything they did not like. George Harrison retorted, ‘Well, I don’t like your tie, for a start!’
George Martin, classically trained, had an enormous influence on The Beatles throughout their recording career. Initially, he introduced them to new ideas and techniques of which they were blissfully unaware. Later, as The Beatles themselves became more sophisticated and proficient, their relationship changed. The Beatles were moving into uncharted waters, and they were leading George into areas that were to change the face of music forever.
Artwork © Shannon
GEORGE MARTIN (Room 117)
George Martin was a successful producer of novelty records for a small EMI subsidiary label, Parlophone. The perseverance of The Beatles’ manager, Brian Epstein, paid off when he secured an audition for the band in June 1962 at Abbey Road EMI Studios. Decca Records had already famously turned down the band, but George Martin had heard the so-called ‘Decca Tapes’ and was keen to see the band in a studio environment.
George was impressed by much, but not Pete’s drumming, and after offering them a contract, informed Brian that a session drummer could be used for the recording sessions. The boys were delighted after their successful audition, and George Martin, at the end of the session, assured them of his commitment but implored them to speak up if there was anything they did not like. George Harrison retorted, ‘Well, I don’t like your tie, for a start!’
George Martin, classically trained, had an enormous influence on The Beatles throughout their recording career. Initially, he introduced them to new ideas and techniques of which they were blissfully unaware. Later, as The Beatles themselves became more sophisticated and proficient, their relationship changed. The Beatles were moving into uncharted waters, and they were leading George into areas that were to change the face of music forever.
Artwork © Shannon