Monday, February 9, 2009

The Beatles' Legacy

Among obvious Beatles facts is that the Beatles will forever be remembered as a profound influence on music of all kinds: classical, folk, country, rock, alternative, rap, hip-hop, and heavy metal, to name just a few genres. Beyond music, they will also be remembered as a force for change and peace in a chaotic world, a challenge to the status quo. They continue to influence a new generation in 2009. This influence can be seen on thousands of websites and blogs spanning the entire globe. While other musicians and groups fade with the passing of years, the Beatles continue to gain momentum and popularity. The following is a partial list of musicians and groups influenced by the band. Many (if not most) of the artists below have covered one or more Beatle song.

Oasis
Blur
Elton John
Radiohead
Pink Floyd
David Bowie
The Byrds
Smashing Pumpkins
James Taylor
Nirvana
The Beach Boys
Green Day
U2
Deep Purple
R.E.M.
The Cure
The Police
The Rolling Stones
The Moody Blues
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Queen
Chris Isaak
Emmylou Harris
Jet
Boingo
Ray Charles
The Beastie Boys
Aerosmith
The Neville Brothers
Frank Sinatra
Pearl Jam
Cheap Trick
Neil Diamond
The Grateful Dead
10,000 Maniacs
Richie Havens
Bobby McFerrin
Michael Jackson
Barbra Streisand
Sting
Rod Stewart
Diana Ross
Joan Baez
Black Crowes
Don Henley
The Carpenters
Jose Feliciano
Joe Cocker
Tina Turner
The Four Tops
Fats Domino
Judy Collins
Frank Zappa
Meatloaf
Soundgarden
Venus
Dolly Parton
Motley Crue
Pat Benatar
Wilson Pickett
Tesla
Charlie Byrd
The Mamas and the Papas
The Pretenders
Anne Murray
Leo Sayer
Helen Reddy
Bing Crosby
Otis Redding
Earth, Wind, and Fire
Elvis Costello
. . . and virtually every rock and roll band in the 1960s.

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