re: Beatles worship

I find Boomer nostalgia to be truly repugnant. I just have no interest in these old farts refusing to let younger generations have their turn at being young (which they are gonna do anyway, so it's fruitless as well).

Now, I do think the Beatles are one of the most influential and greatest bands in pop music. We are playing, largely, in a sandbox they built. And I don't think there's anything wrong in acknowledging that or saying thank you. And to give credit, Paul seems more comfortable with younger artists than his fans are. He shows up to the Grammys and the like to give his endorsement to whatever it is they are doing. He's not usually just clinging to past glories. And if he can still sell out a stadium, good on him. I don't get mad at Tony Bennett for keeping going.

But the more myopic fans need to get over themselves. Music has moved on. A new band being great does not impugn the Beatles. It's okay to look forward.