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11.43am
12 April 2012
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Who was the best keyboard player who played on a Beatles record, and who was the best Beatle on keyboards?
I can’t decide: George Martin, Billy Preston or Nicky Hopkins imo
For the second one, I’m going to say Paul (and I think that’s what most people think) although I really love many of Lennon’s piano (or other keyboard instrument) lines
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11.51am
23 July 2012
Offline I was gonna vote for Billy Preston, but then I thought about all the songs where I love what George Martin does on the keyboard/piano, so I chose him. As for the best Beatle keyboardist, I picked Paul.
It’s still fun to watch John in this though. 
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11.54am
26 March 2012
Offline Although Billy Preston was an incredible keyboard player, George Martin was a classically-trained pianist of an extremely high calibre, so I’d give the first pick to him. Paul for the second one.
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6.12am
14 December 2009
Offline Well, GM’s abilities were obvious, and Nicky Hopkins’ contributions to many Stones/Who/Jeff Beck/etc. records were absolutely crucial. But I’m giving this one to Billy Preston on the basis of “Spacerace” alone:
SO funky!
Who is the silly person who voted for George?! (Harrison) Was that you, Innerlight?
Speak up! How can it be any Beatle besides Paul?
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5.41pm
1 November 2013
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I like Billy Preston, his piano was cool.
As for the best betle, Pol did the most piano work of the four so him.
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6.49pm
5 November 2011
Offline I think Paul’s rainbow piano is cool. I like when he brings it out at his concerts.
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18 March 2013
Offline My loyalty lies with the 5th Beatle Bill George Martin for best keyboard player with the In My Life solo being a highlight.
The best Beatle on keyboards, Paul is the only one that springs to mind.
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9.00pm
26 January 2017
Offline I’m always #1 for Billy Preston. Fender Rhodes, Hammond Organ, and old school rock piano, hes simply one of the all time greats. GM was incredible (just hear Rock N Roll Music).
As for Beatles, Paul played Sexy Sadie ’s part so he wins.
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27 November 2016
Offline I have to go with Mal Evans and his cameo on You Won’t See Me as my pick for best keyboard player
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4.45pm
25 February 2020
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I have to go with Mal Evans and his cameo on You Won’t See Me as my pick for best keyboard player
pfffft, anyone can tickle the ivories, try holding one key for like a straight minute!
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26 January 2017
Offline I also have to give my all time favorite player Nicky Hopkins a shoutout for his insane playing on Revolution . Stunning keyboard work that doesn’t pop out unless you tune into it.
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