[golux]

Objectively, it is true that perhaps no rock or pop band was ever more exacting and selective about their studio musicians.

Steely Dan’s complex, multilayered compositions are an audiophile’s delight.

[Don W]

Objectively, it is true that perhaps no rock or pop band was ever more exacting and selective about their studio musicians.

One name to utterly refute that tripe:

Frank Zappa

If you were less than perfect in studio or onstage, you were GONE. That fast. If dope was around, you were gone. A more exacting taskmaster I have never heard mentioned.