Is U2 as big as The Beatles?

Beatles have it all over U2
                       By Gary Stein
 You can talk all the numbers you want about the Beatles vs. U2 and who sold more records, who was No. 1 more weeks, etc., and the Beatles will win. But numbers aren't what's important here.
Ask yourself this — 25 years from now, will anybody be thinking about U2's music? Will people still be playing U2 music, and have their lyrics memorized? No way.
Also, any kid can name all the members of the Beatles. Can you name the members of U2? End of story.
The Beatles haven't made music for over 40 years, yet they had such a profound impact on music and people's lives that they still are all over the radio. They are still downloaded. They are a part of the American culture, almost as much as they are in England.
The Beatles aren't just about nostalgia. They changed music forever, and people will be listening to them forever. Tony, you can't say that about U2.

Yes, U2 is as great as the Beatles
                              By Antonio Fins

 Gary, if the key criteria is who changed rock music, that would be Elvis Presley.
But you have to take into account longevity, changing styles, collaborations and the footprint beyond the stage. Plus the diversity of faces in the crowd, from Baby Boomer to whatever the euphemism for today's teens.
U2 isn't just by far the most popular band around today — Forbes recently calculated it's racked up close to $200 million in sales in the past year. The Irish rock quartet has been at the top for decades. In 1987, a Time magazine cover called them the hottest rock band.
Then there's the activism. Lead singer Bono's work in anti-poverty campaigns makes him a legit contender for a Nobel Peace Prize. Lead guitarist Edge has been a proponent of music education.
I know I'll lose this debate. But I'll lose on nostalgia, because people never want to accept that the icons from their youth can be matched. But let it be.


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