Don't get me wrong, the Beatles were good. But just like Kurt Cobain, Lennon's death over-hyped his music. They were truely the first band to make real good use of the electric guitar and that more than anything attributed to their fame. I really wouldn't wonder about what their music would be like if they were still around today. Either they would of broken up or have crappy music. I.E. Metallica, Aerosmith
With that said, R.I.P. you America hater.