Michael B said
- Do Beatles fans pick a band member favorite and argue it out more than fans of other groups? If so, why?
- What is at stake for people in advocating on behalf of a particular Beatle? Is it simply a pursuit of truth? Or is personal identity wrapped up in the argument? Is it because the Beatles themselves argued with themselves a bit about their respective contributions?
I think much of it is not unlike the whole 'The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones' "competition" which, although had some "authenticity" to it in the sense that they pushed each other creatively like Lennon ...