Sting on the Beatles: “They conquered the world with their own songs, and therefore gave permission to a younger generation to try the same thing” | MusicRadar
Sting on the Beatles: “They conquered the world with their own songs, and therefore gave permission to a younger generation to try the same thing” | MusicRadar
Rick Beato’s recent interview with Sting is full of great insights – including his reflections on The Police, his solo work and his own ‘heavy metal’ singing register. When the subject of the Beatles comes up, Beato pointed out that both Sting and the Fab Four used repeated one line hooks. But for Sting the comparisons go deeper. They were from Liverpool, I was from Newcastle; both port towns in the north of England – working class
“I’m glad you mentioned the Beatles because the reason I’m a musician is because of the Beatles,” replied Sting. “They were from Liverpool, I was from Newcastle; both port towns in the north of England – working class. They had the same education as me, I went to grammar school; they were scholarship boys. Smart working class kids.
Martin A Nethercutt is a writer, singer, producer and loves music.
Creative Director at McCartney Studios
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Went to Albert-Schweitzer-Schule Kassel
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