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Music Books [Issue
#25]
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By
Steve Turner
The Gospel According To The Beatles
(Book
WJK)
Music journalist Steve
Turner, whose previous Fab Four book, A Hard Day’s Write, delves into the
inspiration for each Beatles’ track, returns to evaluate the group’s
spiritual journey throughout its decade-long career. In exploring John, Paul,
George, and Ringo’s personal biographies, Turner discovers critical moments
that shaped each individual’s spiritual leanings.
The author investigates the motivations for and aftermath of Lennon’s infamous
“bigger than Jesus” comments. He also evaluates significant turns in
Harrison’s lifelong fascination with Eastern religion. In contrast with their
two more curious bandmates, McCartney and Starr didn’t exude the genuine
interest in asking questions regarding the great beyond. In doing so, the book
offers glimpses into the possible messianic attraction the group held over its
global legion of admirers. Obviously, Turner indirectly considers the possible
influence that the myriad substances they experimented with over the years had
on their spiritual voyage.” While Turner notes that The Beatles were a collective
culture unto themselves, they generally regarded orthodox religions with quite
a bit of skeptical scrutiny. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the book is
that it compels the reader to imagine how their beliefs fueled the music of a
generation. The Gospel According to The Beatles is an excellent survey in the
spiritual motivations for the four men who transformed the world.
The Gospel According To The Beatles
WJK
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