Sgt. Pepper's

It's been 40 years since the Beatles brought forth Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. I have to admit to being something of a heretic. I love the Beatles but I'm never sure if I give John and Paul the credit every one else does as being so brilliant. How much did George Martin contribute? Without his arrangements, orchestration, and even composition, what would the band sound like?

That being said, there's no question they were a phenomenal band. Even today listening to their music, I feel bad for my generation and the one following mine because we never had anyone to even come close. The flower children had the Beatles, their younger siblings had Led Zeppelin, and we had, who? U2? Great band, but not exactly in the same league.

Anyway, here's to Sgt. Pepper's. Thanks to the Beatles, now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall.