Well, if you can look historically, u can see that the Beatles have improved rock music and without them, I think there wouldn't be the classic rock we all now and all it's branches nor any metal branch. So the beatles did a great step for rock music, and without themwe would be still listeing to the very old rock n roll. The Beatles came to break rules, especially with their long hair. They were a big part of the hippie mouvement in the 60s-70s with their messages of peace and love. That's why I like the Beatles, not only for their creative music (especially the mysterioso style) but for their messages too.
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Julius