Through it all, their legacy endures, and they have achieved a permanent status a universal recognition of artistic achievement unsurpassed by any other musical group. From humble beginnings, to unimaginable success, the Beatles also found themselves the center of international controversy, and heart wrenching tragedy. Music scholars have analyzed their music, and over 500 books have been published with various accounts of their lives, their music, and their impact on an entire generation. The story of the Beatles has been told many times. In addition, they revolutionized the entire entertainment industry from the recording, packaging and marketing of records, to merchandise, and touring. They also made major advances in recording techniques, and even contributed to changing the standards in animation. The Beatles made movies, recorded film scores, made contributions to the literary world, pop art, and established the template for music videos. Still, as in all timeless art music, there is more than melody there was distinct rhythm, harmony, lyrics, the sounds and performances of the instruments they played, and the unmistakable timbre of their voices. The constant musical element through all this musical evolution was an inexhaustible supply of unforgettable melodies, (as was the case for a composer such as Mozart). Though all of these changes in styles were drastic, their songs still somehow always maintained a distinct “Beatle” quality. Their entire cannon of recorded music was completed in just 7 and ½ years between 1962-1970. All of this transformation occurred within four years. They also utilized Classical, Indian, Avant-Garde influences, as well as experimental studio techniques as they matured to become studio artists. They went from performing their own arrangements of their favorite American artists in the early 1960s, to composing clever love songs rich in melody and harmony during the “Beatlemania” period, to complex lyrics with daring harmonic progressions, and exotic instrumentations. After hitting their stride in 1963, the evolution in their musical skills as composers and studio musicians was staggering. The Beatles, along with producer George Martin and a few recording engineers, took on Rock and Roll and R&B of the 1950s and early 1960s and made their own brand of pop music, all the while surpassing the entire originators of those genres 100 fold. Please visit to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.Who’s music will endure when looking back to the 20th Century 250 years from now? Will there be a composer comparable to Beethoven, Mozart, or Bach? Looking back to the 20th century the names in the Classical Music world Century would include Stravinsky, Bartok, Debussy, Schoenberg, and Stockhausen, but the biggest story in Western Art Music was a merger of Classical music traditions, Avant-Garde, and Indian Classical music, with American art music forms such as, Blues, R&B, Rock and Roll, Jazz, and Folk from the most important composers and group of musicians, The Beatles.Įven though it has been over 60 years since the Beatles became front-page news in the Western World, their popularity and sales of albums continue to compete with contemporary artists. Center Point, IN 47840 Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are encouraged to be made in Ken’s memory to the Exotic Feline Rescue Center, 2221 E. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Ken’s life on Sunday, January 16th from 1-3pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. He is survived by his wife, Bev (Gust) Norris son Jeff Lane (Darcie Ping), Cara Lathrop (Tim) his grandchildren Jaden Lane, Maddix Lane, Ayla Lathrop, Alexis Lathrop and 2 brothers and 1 sister. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother. Together, they raised their two children Jeff and Cara. He married the love of his life, Bev (Gust) Norris on May 28, 1983, and were married over 38 years. He loved craft beer, watching movies, music, photography, art, cooking, writing, even combining some of those interests into writing a cookbook and children’s books. He was #1 Food Yelper in the Midwest and a close second nationally. Ken had a variety of hobbies and interests. He retired from Indianapolis Power and Light in 2014 after 33 years as an accountant. Ken earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Indianapolis. Ken was born on November 13, 1958, in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Harold D. Norris 63 of Mooresville, passed away on Januat his home, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
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