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Remembering 'Sgt. Pepper's' At 50

The complex soundscape of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was created under technological limitations that have since disappeared.
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The complex soundscape of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was created under technological limitations that have since disappeared.

The Beatles' groundbreaking album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" was released in the United States 50 years ago today. It was a musical and technical accomplishment that brought together great musicians, producers, and audio engineers -- including Geoff Emerick.

Emerick started working at EMI Records in London as an assistant recording engineer when he was just 15 years old

On his second day at work, The Beatles came to the studio to record “Love Me Do.” He worked with The Beatles on three of their albums: "Revolver," "Sgt Pepper," and "Abbey Road."

Nevada Public Radio’s Dave Becker spoke with Emerick back in 2010.

Geoff Emerick, audio engineer, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"

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Since June 2015, Fred has been a producer at KNPR's State of Nevada.