One of the most famous artists of his time, Paul Robeson was an American bass-baritone singer active from the 1920s through to the 1950s. He lived an extraordinary life, from his incredible musical talent, political accomplishments, linguistic mastery and his performances on stage and screen, not to mention a fleeting yet legendary career as an American football player. Abbey Road’s Cameron Colbeck returns with his ‘Genius of’ series, examining the true greatness of Paul ...

An inspiration not only for his musicianship, but also his spirituality, The Beatles' legendary lead guitarist George Harrison emerged as a significant songwriter and solo artist in his own right. But far beyond writing, George continued to improve as a guitarist, innovator, influencer, seeker, husband and father. ...

Recorded over a weekend in Studio Three, Fela Kuti's ‘Live’, featuring drumming legend Ginger Baker and The Africa '70, today celebrates its 49th birthday. To celebrate, Abbey Road’s Cameron Colbeck delves into the life of Fela, and takes a look at the three records cut at Abbey Road ...

Following his blog piece capturing the genius of Paul McCartney, Abbey Road's Cameron Colbeck delves into the prolific career of famed musician, producer and ex-Abbey Road engineer, Alan Parsons. Alan Parsons’ work spans decades and disciplines, from his humble beginnings of starting at EMI Studios aged 16, to the vast success on several significant albums, including The Beatles' ‘Abbey Road’, the eponymous debut album by Ambrosia, as well as Pink Floyd's ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’. ...

Sir Paul McCartney redefined popular music in many ways: creatively, technically, and spiritually to name but a few. His legacy remains deeply connected with Abbey Road Studios, and as Paul says in his own words: “Whenever I go to Abbey Road, just the thought of how many creative moments happened there makes me want to sit and think”. Abbey Road’s Cameron Colbeck gives us a deeper insight into one of the most successful artists of all time, and the inspiration he's imparted onto him. ...