09/06/2025
“The band that made me want to be a musician in the first place was the Beatles.”
– Paul Gilbert, virtuoso guitarist and co-founder of Mr. Big
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Gilbert, known for his speed, precision, and shredding prowess in the worlds of hard rock and heavy metal, still traces his entire musical path back to the Beatles.
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“And I think John Lennon used to say something like, ‘We’re just a singing group,’ when he talked about the band. So that’s what I say about Mr. Big—we’re a singing group!”
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That statement says a lot. Beneath the fireworks of guitar solos and heavy riffs, Gilbert identifies with the Beatles’ core: melody, harmony, and vocal blend.
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Even among the loudest amps and fastest fingers, the Beatles’ DNA is always there—crafted songs, tight harmonies, and music that connects.
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🎸 Do you think the Beatles’ influence runs deeper in hard rock and metal than most people realize?
