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Originally Posted by atellis
Dave Matthews Band is MUCH better musically than The Beatles. The Beatles had corny lyrics and simple guitar riffs. They were only as popular as they were and as famous as they are because of the pop music revolution (no pun intended). I love The Beatles but they are not that great musically.
DMB has a lot more skill than they do. A lot of bands do.
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That could be true to an extent, but the greatness of the Beatles wasn't their abilities on their instruments. George & Paul especially were phenomenal at guitar and bass, respectively, but the reason the Beatles were so important to music history, and also why we still listen to their songs is because they were the greatest collection of song writers in the history of music. Depending on who you ask, the Beatles consisted of 2 or 3 of the all time greatest writers in music history. You're probably completely right in the regard that DMB's musicianship is stronger than the Beatles ever was, but you're missing the greatness of the Beatles.
It's a lot more difficult to write basic, simple music that appeals to all sorts of level of listener than it is to write complex music... That's been proven over and over again over the course of the history of music. Nobody has ever approached the same planet of this talent as the Beatles had. That's why 4 year olds in 2009 enjoy their music as much as 54 year olds in 1989 and 15 year olds in 1969. The Beatles are the most incredible band to ever exist in that regard.
EDIT: I mean, if I was to create a list of the greatest song writers of all time, it would go:
1. John Lennon
2. Paul McCartney
3. George Harrison
4 (tie) Everybody else ever