Their use of the studio and the album format were revolutionary. "A Day in the Life" was recorded on a 4-track. Try to wrap your head around that the next time you listen to it. I rarely listen to them anymore because they're so pervasive in pop culture and overplayed, but their impact on culture worldwide really can't be overstated. Don't dig their music? I get it. A lot of it is quaint and dull. But if you don't respect their role in music history, that's on you.