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hiss  ·  4278 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Beatles, or Stones?

Right, and yes, and no. Mostly hyperbole for the sake of argument, and an utter lack of respect for the canon. I'm just saying there's a difference between referential influence (which bores me) and more fundamental influence. Both Beatles and Stones laid foundation for the machinery of music making, sure, but do they have anywhere near the lasting impact on Important Music for which they're credited? I doubt this.