The entire reason Brian Wilson created Pet Sounds was because of The Beatles’ Rubber Soul. That album inspired him to raise his game — which in turn pushed The Beatles to elevate theirs even further. As sgguitarzz aptly noted, inspiration works in cycles.

From pioneering moptop haircuts and matching suits to evolving into avant-garde fashion icons, The Beatles continuously redefined style. They introduced Eastern musical influences and transcendental meditation to much of the Western world’s youth (post ‘66). Their gear choices (Rickenbacker, Hofner, Epiphone, Vox) directly impacted global... See more