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No question about it, The Beatles forever changed the face of music — but that’s a discussion for another day. This week on the In Defense of Ska, the crew instead wants to look at the iconic band’s relationship with ska and Jamaican music. Listen to the hosts chat with Jorge Pezzimenti (of The Loving Paupers and formerly of The Pietasters) and Jay Nugent (of The Slackers) about The Beatles and ska above, or wherever you get your podcasts.
As seen in both the work of the group and the members’ respective solo efforts, The Beatles weren’t strangers to Jamaican-style rhythms. Along with Pezzimenti and Nugent, the In Defense of Ska hosts run through the examples in the band’s discography and attempt to answer the greatest question of our time: Can the ska community claim The Beatles?
Along the way, the gang also touches on Cod reggae, Fela Kuti, and Prince Buster. Nugent also attempts to argue that, in reality, The Beatles invented ska-punk — a spicy hot take.
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Additionally, you can support the In Defense host Aaron Carnes by purchasing a copy the new expanded, 2nd edition of his book, In Defense of Ska. Co-host Adam Davis also has a band called Omnigone, whose latest record, Feral, was released last year.