The aim of this lesson is to learn and apply some of the concepts behind the rockier side of the three guitar-playing Beatles. With a body of work as iconic and influential as theirs, studying and learning from their approach can benefit your own musicianship no end. The Beatles were rockers first and foremost, with influences like Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Scotty Moore and Carl Perkins. Blues and R&B were also key elements for their music. All three guitarists in The Beatles (John, George and Paul) went onto become fine players and their individual musicianship is often overshadowed by the sheer enormity of the group’s success. Paul, although nominally the bass player due to nobody else wanting the role, was a guitarist at heart and played some of the band’s best solos, such as Taxman (Revolver) and Good Morning Sergeant Pepper). John was famed for his electric and acoustic rhythm work, but his lead style took centre stage on tracks like Get Back, Yer Blues, and The End jam.