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Hi,
Can you tell me what (generally) aspects of their personal lives have affected the progress in their music (by progress I mean that it seems like their songs and albums became more sophisticated)?
For example, I heard that they learned in India stuff - have they learned there with Indian musicians?
And does drugs have anything to do with their music becoming more weird?

A reading sources will help me too very much.

thank you for your time and help,

Daniel

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Hi there Daniel.
I'd say that the best source of answers on the topic is the following book:

Ian McDonald - Revolution in the head - The Beatles' records and the Sixties.

I have an old (mid 90s) edition that hosted a great introductory essay on The Beatles music and the Sixties.
I have seen at the link below that in the meanwhile it's been enriched:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolution_in_the_Head:_The_Beatles'_Records_and_th

Hope it helps, bye
N.

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I`m an italian Beatle fan who`s been studying, playing, reading The Beatles for more than twentyfive years. I can answer about recording sessions, lyrics, biography, instruments and more. I`ve been playng bass guitar and their music for years and know pretty much about their music and composition. I own a double complete discography (on vinil and on cd) and lots of books about them. I regret not to be so expert about their films and personal careers, but I think I can answer nearly any question about their life and music in the period 1940 - 1970.

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Usually, no Trivia on The Beatles leaves me without words. Moreover I've been playing bass guitar and their music for nearly twenty years and I can discuss on this matter quite deeply. Please no questions about vintage Lps', collectors items' or memorabilia value.

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