Steely Dan was better than the Beatles in every respect.
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The number of famous musicians who have named The Beatles as an influence is staggering. I honestly can't remember any famous musician naming Steely Dan as an influence, though I'm sure there are a few. And, of course, The Beatles sold many, many more records than Steely Dan did. One hundred years from now people will know who the Beatles were. That is unlikely to be the case with Steely Dan. It's okay if you prefer the music of Steely Dan, but to say they were better than The Beatles in every respect is just laughable.