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I would like to know why, in your opinion, the Beatles are still so famous? Why, for example, thirty years after their split, they still manage to sell millions of record (i.e. the #1 album)?
And I would like to know also how the beatles have influenced other bands, our world, our time? Thanks for your answers

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Dear Math,
Your question should be answered in a million pages!!!
I'd suggest you to read the introductive essay (and the book too) contained in the following book:
"Revolution in the head - The Beatles' Records and the Sixties" by Ian MacDonald,
in which You will find most of the answers You're asking.
Hope it helps.
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I`m an italian Beatle fan who`s been studying, playing, reading The Beatles for more than twentyfive years. I can answer about recording sessions, lyrics, biography, instruments and more. I`ve been playng bass guitar and their music for years and know pretty much about their music and composition. I own a double complete discography (on vinil and on cd) and lots of books about them. I regret not to be so expert about their films and personal careers, but I think I can answer nearly any question about their life and music in the period 1940 - 1970.

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Usually, no Trivia on The Beatles leaves me without words. Moreover I've been playing bass guitar and their music for nearly twenty years and I can discuss on this matter quite deeply. Please no questions about vintage Lps', collectors items' or memorabilia value.

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