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Review
“A big, slick, exhaustively researched exploration of what made The Beatles sound like The Beatles.” — Rochester Democrat and Chonicle
“A fresh, highly readable perspective on the group’s well-documented history…will appeal to hardcore fans and interested laymen. Recommended.” — Library Journal
“A lavish celebration of every known piece of musical equipment [The Beatles] used…large and colorful…well-researched…” — Tower Records’ Pulse! magazine
“A sure bet to be a ‘must-have’ under the Christmas tree for any rabid Beatles fan.” — Mondo Gordo
“An authoritative guide to The Beatles’ equipment…Babiuk shows himself to be a persistent researcher and a writer of clarity.” — Mark Lewisohn, renowned Beatles expert, author of The Beatles Recording Sessions and of the Beatles Gear foreword
“May be the ultimate specialized study of The Beatles…the sheer mass of information is impressive…the pictures…are fab.” — Chicago Tribune
“The ‘gift book’…a luxury item…to be held and admired…. Beatles Gear provides a history of their sound.” — Boston Globe
“The folks at Backbeat Books have a well-earned reputation…this year, they’ve got more ‘must-have’ additions, [including] Beatles Gear.” — The Ithaca Journal
“The ultimate Beatles fanatic book.” — San Jose Mercury News
“To make sure [your gift books] end up on coffeetables…here’s our guide to the best, [including] Beatles Gear…” —Playboy
About the Author
Andy Babiuk (Rochester, NY) is a musician, writer and co-owner of the boutique music shop Tone Bender Music. He has been a professional in the music industry for more than 25 years and is a consultant to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and to major auction houses in London and New York. He is the author of The Story Of Paul Bigsby: Father Of The Modern Electric Solidbody Guitar. He plays in the recording and touring band, the Chesterfield Kings and lives in Rochester, New York, with his wife, six children and a very large collection of guitars and music memorabilia.