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Expert: Matt Gregersen - 1/22/2005


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Hello!
I would like to know why the Beatles have remained so much popular since their split. I know that there is no real answer to this, but I am sure you have your opinion about this. Thanks a lot...

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Hi, and thanks for your question.

Well, there certainly are more than one answer to your question. My short answer would be simply their accessibility. Their music is simple, fun, and heat-warming, but never generic or cookie-cutter. This allows practically everyone the chance to enjoy them. Bands like Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, or the Who, while equally talented and impressive, will likely never have the universal appeal the Beatles do. For some people, Led Zeppelin may be too hard rock, or the Stones too unrefined. But the Beatles somehow managed to strike a chord with people. Well, that's my opinion about them anyway. I hope I helped. Again, thanks for your question.

Long live the Beatles,
Matt

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Matt Gregersen

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I have a somewhat elaborate knowledge of the band`s music and history, from their Hamburg beginnings to their demise in 1970, as well as secondary information from the post-Beatle years.

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I can answer most questions about the Beatles themselves and their albums, as well as some information about the post-Beatle years. I do NOT, however, specialize in concert dates or Beatle memoribilia (i.e. special collector's items, etc.).

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