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Originally Posted by DontRunMeOver
I've got to say, I can see what others mean by their arguments against you.
I'm just going to talk about the Beatles and Stones here, although I'm aware there are plenty of other bands. It doesn't really matter though, its a general point that maybe needs to be cleared up. If you disagree then lets have it!
The most valid point of the argument (and I suppose this will be taken as arguing for the American side here) is that although many contemporary American bands may cite the two Beatles and/or the Rolling Stones as their main influences, these bands and their styles were most influenced by American music. You can't say that these American musicians are indirect influences, because the Beatles and Rolling Stones are still incredibly popular and listened-to bands by non-musicians as well as musicians. Most people in the world would probably count their music itself as being more important than their influence on other bands. Thus, the musicians who influenced the Beatles/Stones music are still important as influences, because they influenced music which lots of people still listen to everyday.
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And The Beatles and The Stones have done just that with their own influence, im basicly saying more people were inspired to start a band because of The Stones than there were people who were inspired to start a band because of Little Richard.