I think tribute bands are great because of the extranvagant charges to see the original bands or artists. Personally, I'm more a fan of a song than the artist as I don't get caught up in the celebrity crap. If a tribute band has talent, they'll sound like the original - sometimes better. And since it's about the music with me, it's a win-win situation with me. So if there's a tribute band let's say for the Beatles (since my wife and I like many of the Beatle's songs), it's an enjoyable night out when they're good. I just have to put up with my wife complaining that the "George" is overweight or the "Ringo" is too old.

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