During a recent interview with Mojo, Paul Weller spoke about the impact The Beatles had on him while he was growing up. The Modfather and former frontman of The Jam admitted that while his parents played old rock ‘n’ roll records by Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Elvis, The Beatles ultimately “changed the world” for him and countless others. Weller credits The Beatles with inspiring him to see beyond the confines of his hometown and explore the world. When asked about The Beatles’ decision to break up, Weller believes that it was the “right time,” saying, “The Beatles set the benchmark for the right approach to music. You move on, you experiment, and it has to be said, The Beatles broke up at the right time.”
Despite their cultural impact, The Beatles are just like any other band that had their ups and downs, as shown in their 1970 breakup documentary Let It Be. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, former Beatle Ringo Starr praised Peter Jackson’s restoration of the film. However, he also admitted that there was “not a lot of joy” in the documentary and that it was “from the point of view of the director.” Starr is nonetheless excited that fans will have the opportunity to see the band perform on the rooftop in the restored version of the documentary.
Aside from Starr, other musicians have also recently shared their opinions on The Beatles’ work and legacy. David Gilmour of Pink Floyd recently called the Get Back documentary a “hard watch” and expressed surprise that Paul McCartney allowed the world to see the behind-the-scenes turmoil of the band’s recording sessions. Yet, despite the difficulties The Beatles faced, the band remains one of the most successful and beloved in music history, having sold over 500 million records and influencing countless generations of artists
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