Yeah. And speaking of the Wrecking Crew, did they not play a lot of stuff in Beach Boys recordings?
I’ve been in 14 bands in my musical career just since 1997. I’ve seen plenty of no-talent hacks do very well financially and some incredibly talented musicians get by as studio musicians. I see most pop acts as mostly marketing.
Even Taylor Swift. A pedestrian voice, but some very catchy tunes and great arrangements. I even have a couple of her albums.
How about Foreigner, Golden Earring and other bands that continue after the last original member has retired or died? Are they still the real band or some sort of licensed tribute group?