The Beatles, The Psychedelic Middle Years: 1965-1967, with Scott McLaren

The Beatles, The Psychedelic Middle Years: 1965-1967, with Scott McLaren
February 7, 2024 @ 10:30-11:45pm

Beatles changed pop music and, more broadly, the culture, in their home country and the world. This course continues their story, discussing the impact of touring, their changing relationship with the press and audience, the influence of drugs, Bob Dylan, and the Beatles' wives/girlfriends. Part #2: The impact of their no longer touring, how each band member explored solo projects, the changing roles within the band and their manager Brian Epstein’s death. We'll also delve into the inspiration for and music of Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album (1967) and the Magical Mystery Tour film/EP.