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The Beatles Win Grammy for AI-Assisted Song 'Now and Then'

The track, completed using machine learning to restore John Lennon's vocals, marks the band's eighth Grammy win and a milestone in AI-augmented music.

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The beatles, the ed sullivan show, new york, 60s. (Photo by: Universal Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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Sean Ono Lennon accepting the best rock performance Grammy on behalf of The Beatles' for their new song 'Now and Then' at the 2025 Grammys.

Overview

  • The Beatles' song 'Now and Then,' released in late 2023, won Best Rock Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards.
  • The track was built from a 1970s demo by John Lennon, with his vocals restored using machine learning technology to separate them from the original piano track.
  • Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr contributed new instrumentation, while George Harrison's guitar recordings from the 1990s were included in the final version.
  • The use of AI in the song's production relied on audio isolation and enhancement techniques, not generative AI, to preserve the authenticity of Lennon's original recordings.
  • Sean Ono Lennon, John Lennon's son, accepted the award on behalf of the band, emphasizing the cultural significance of The Beatles' music in promoting peace and love.