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Originally Posted by blastingas10
Because its not necessary. How are they one of the biggest pop bands ever, because they were one of the most popular bands ever?
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They are one of the biggest pop bands ever because they are one of the most successful bands of all time and they played pop music.
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Originally Posted by blastingas10
They didnt stick to the same formula their entire career. They were always changing, unlike a lot of bands. They were always trying new things and were always trying to get better. Compare their first album to Revolver or Sgt peppers, clearly they did not stick to the same formula their entire career like the ideal pop band would.
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Who says pop musicians don't change their style? The Beach Boys did. Madonna certainly did. Bowie did too. I've already mentioned that Buddy Holly did, despite having an incredibly short career. Hell, even Elvis did to an extent.
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Originally Posted by blastingas10
You admitted that there were other ways to describe it, so how is it necessary? Its not. Its only point to label and generalize music to a greater extent that isnt necessary.
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As you yourself have indicated, the Beatles dabbled in various styles throughout their career. Describing them as a psychedelic band, for example, isn't all that useful since it only applies to some of their music. "Pop", on the other hand, covers them more thoroughly. And since they are generally considered one of the key pop bands of the 20th century, who exerted a very large influence on pop music, not using the term when discussing them would be very odd indeed.