He is YouTube's spiciest music analyst but Rick Beato loves the backlash

Rick Beato, YouTube's spiciest music analyst, on his rise to fame and interviewing music's biggest names.

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Rick Beato has interviewed some of music's biggest names and his videos regularly attract millions of views on YouTube, according to ABC News — Just In. He has a popular segment called What Makes This Song Great?, which dissects the production, songwriting and music theory of iconic records. Beato's passion and expertise have earned him the trust of huge talent, including Sting and Flea, who have personally requested to be interviewed.

Beato's golden rule is to never talk about himself and always focus on the music and the artist. He thoroughly enjoys his job and has a

grin when talking about his experiences. A pandemic interview with Brian May was a turning point for Beato, helping him appreciate that rock stars are human beings, too.

Beato's curiosity began in 2016, when he was showcasing his young son Dylan's perfect pitch. A clip challenging him to identify complex chords by ear swiftly went viral. Beato has a bucket list of names he wants to interview, but he remains humble and focused on his work.

Beato's passion for music and his ability to connect with artists have made him one of the internet's biggest music personalities. His videos regularly attract millions of views on YouTube, and he continues to be a popular and respected figure in the music industry.