The Beatles: The Greatest Influence in Pop Music | Backstage with Will Lee

TLDRIn this interview, Will Lee talks about his first encounter with the Beatles and how they influenced his decision to become a musician. He also shares his experience playing with George Harrison and meeting Paul McCartney. The Fab Foe, Will Lee's band, aims to replicate the brilliance of the Beatles' compositions in their performances.

Key insights

🎸The Beatles are the single greatest influence on pop music, inventing techniques and pushing boundaries in the studio.

📻Their songs are among the finest pop compositions in the last hundred years, with a body of work that continues to inspire.

🎶The Beatles' music had a profound impact on musicians worldwide, including Will Lee, who was captivated by their sound and decided to pursue a career in music.

🎸Will Lee had the opportunity to play with George Harrison and was amazed by his talent on the mandolin.

🤝Will Lee met Paul McCartney and found him to be a down-to-earth and hospitable person.

Q&A

What made the Beatles so influential?

—The Beatles revolutionized pop music by inventing innovative techniques in the studio and pushing boundaries with their compositions. They continually evolved and made right decisions, resulting in a legacy of music that continues to inspire.

Did Will Lee meet all of the Beatles?

—Will Lee had the opportunity to play with George Harrison and meet Paul McCartney. Although he never met John Lennon, he did overdub on a Ringo Starr album.

What is the Fab Foe?

—The Fab Foe is the band led by Will Lee, aiming to replicate the brilliance of the Beatles' compositions in their performances. They play a selection of the Beatles' songs in their concerts.

How did the Beatles influence Will Lee's career?

—The Beatles had a profound impact on Will Lee, inspiring him to pursue a career in music. Their sound and innovative approach to music motivated him to become a musician himself.

What was Will Lee's experience playing with George Harrison?

—Playing with George Harrison was a dream come true for Will Lee. He found George to be gracious and a fantastic musician, particularly on the mandolin.

Timestamped Summary

00:06Will Lee reminisces about his first meeting with the Beatles back in 2004.

02:54Will Lee shares his experience playing with George Harrison and meeting Paul McCartney.

08:30Will Lee talks about the Fab Foe, a band dedicated to replicating the brilliance of the Beatles' compositions.

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