The Beatles SLAMMED as 'WORST musicians in the world' by Quincy Jones

The 84-year-old record producer and musician doesn’t mince his words when it comes to some of the biggest stars he’s worked with.

In a new interview, he revealed his first impressions of The Beatles, who he really wasn’t struck by musically.

Speaking with Vulture, Jones said: “They were the worst musicians in the world. They were no-playing motherf***ers. 

“Paul was the worst bass player I ever heard. And Ringo? Don’t even talk about it.”

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The Beatles SLAMMED as ’WORST musicians in the world’ by Quincy Jones

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Ringo Starr and Quincy Jones in 2007 at the Grammys

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Back in 1970, Jones arranged Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing for Ringo’s solo debut album, Sentimental Journey, and wasn’t impressed by The Beatles’ drummer.

He continued: “I remember once we were in the studio with George Martin [The Beatles producer].

“And Ringo had taken three hours for a four-bar thing he was trying to fix on a song. 

“He couldn’t get it. We said, ‘Mate, why don’t you get some lager and lime, some shepherd’s pie, and take an hour-and-a-half and relax a little bit.’ 

“So he did, and we called Ronnie Verrell, a jazz drummer. Ronnie came in for 15 minutes and tore it up.”

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Paul McCartney and Quincy Jones at the Grammys in 2008

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Quincy Jones doesn't mince his words about the stars he's worked with in the past

Jones added: “Ringo comes back and says, ‘George, can you play it back for me one more time?’”

“So George did, and Ringo says, ‘That didn’t sound so bad.’ And I said, 'Yeah, motherf***er because it ain’t you.' Great guy, though."