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Originally Posted by bobby
the beatles are probably the most over-rated and over- celebrated act in music's history anyway.
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Ah, the old Beatles debate. You should take care young Bobby as there are plenty of those around who will take huge offence to such statements!
I've been involved in countless discussions over The Beatles best-thing-since-sliced-bread status and I've found that the dedicated fans often push the arguement that The Beatles effectively invented the pop song and without their influence the music of today just would not be the same. That's something I completely agree with. I've read loads of interviews with folk who cite them as major influence in their music and who have in turn influenced and inspired me. However, whenever I'm encountered with the classic,
'What do you mean you don't have The Beatles in your top 5 favourite bands of all time?!?!?? They fucking influenced everyone you listen to!!!!' I feel it makes sense to answer with this:
What do you reckon you would have more fun driving? A Ford Model T (developed in 1908 and one of the first mass produced cars) or a Dodge Viper(current 2008 model hits 202mph)?
P.S. Heather Mills must die.