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The 1994 film Backbeat portrays the early days of The Beatles in Hamburg, Germany (1960-62). The soundtrack recreated the raucous early sound of The Beatles via a supergroup of musicians from various post-punk bands. The recordings were produced by Don Was.
“The Backbeat Band” consists of:
- Greg Dulli (The Afghan Whigs): lead vocals
- Don Fleming (Gumball): guitar
- Dave Grohl (Nirvana/Foo Fighters): drums
- Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth): guitar
- Mike Mills (R.E.M.): bass
Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum) also provides lead vocals on three tracks.
