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24th December 2021

The Genius of The Hollies | As Told By Abbey Road's Cameron Colbeck

In the 20 years between 1963 and 1983 we had the honour of hosting nearly all the recording sessions of one of the best bands of the era. Learn all about the unique brilliance of The Hollies from Abbey Road’s Cameron ...

The Genius of Alan Parsons As Told By Abbey Road's Cameron Colbeck

Following his blog piece capturing the genius of Paul McCartney, Abbey Road's Cameron Colbeck delves into the prolific career of famed musician, producer and ex-Abbey Road engineer, Alan Parsons. Alan Parsons’ work spans decades and disciplines, from his humble beginnings of starting at EMI Studios aged 16, to the vast success on several significant albums, including The Beatles' ‘Abbey Road’, the eponymous debut album by Ambrosia, as well as Pink Floyd's ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’. ...

The Genius of Cilla Black | As Told By Abbey Road's Cameron Colbeck

Cilla Black is one of the most authentic pop-culture personalities in contemporary history, and we’re honoured that she is part of our story. In 1963, Cilla Black was introduced to Sir George Martin through Brian Epstein and was quickly signed by Martin to Parlophone records. She immediately recorded ‘Love of the Loved’, written by Lennon and McCartney, and went on to record a huge number of songs in Studio Two, many of which were written by The Beatles’ members and produced by Martin. Hear Cilla’s remarkable story from Abbey Road’s Cameron Colbeck as part of our ‘Genius of’ ...

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The Genius of Paul Robeson | As Told by Abbey Road's Cameron Colbeck

One of the most famous artists of his time, Paul Robeson was an American bass-baritone singer active from the 1920s through to the 1950s. He lived an extraordinary life, from his incredible musical talent, political accomplishments, linguistic mastery and his performances on stage and screen, not to mention a fleeting yet legendary career as an American football player. Abbey Road’s Cameron Colbeck returns with his ‘Genius of’ series, examining the true greatness of Paul ...

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25th February 2021

The Genius of George Harrison As Told By Abbey Road's Cameron Colbeck

An inspiration not only for his musicianship, but also his spirituality, The Beatles' legendary lead guitarist George Harrison emerged as a significant songwriter and solo artist in his own right. But far beyond writing, George continued to improve as a guitarist, innovator, influencer, seeker, husband and father. ...

30th August 2020

The Genius of Fela Kuti by Abbey Road’s Cameron Colbeck

Recorded over a weekend in Studio Three, Fela Kuti's ‘Live’, featuring drumming legend Ginger Baker and The Africa '70, today celebrates its 49th birthday. To celebrate, Abbey Road’s Cameron Colbeck delves into the life of Fela, and takes a look at the three records cut at Abbey Road ...

The Genius of Paul McCartney - As Told By Abbey Road's Cameron Colbeck

Sir Paul McCartney redefined popular music in many ways: creatively, technically, and spiritually to name but a few. His legacy remains deeply connected with Abbey Road Studios, and as Paul says in his own words: “Whenever I go to Abbey Road, just the thought of how many creative moments happened there makes me want to sit and think”. Abbey Road’s Cameron Colbeck gives us a deeper insight into one of the most successful artists of all time, and the inspiration he's imparted onto him. ...