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Sorry, sadie, but that's Grade-A bullplop.

They chose to make music.  We chose to like it and buy it.  They owe us nothing, in fact they gave us some of the best aural memories of our lives.

I agree with Sadie about fame and its consequences (surprise, surprise).     If nobody had bought the Beatles' music back in the day, or gone to see them in droves and so on, obviously they wouldn't have "made it" as stars and would be driving trucks or digging ditches (maybe not those jobs in particular, but you know what I mean). Without a doubt, there is some degree of importance regarding fan appreciation and spending $$$ to their very survival as "stars."

I have never felt sorry for celebs losing their privacy (and this goes beyond just the Beatles). It's all part of their jobs, and they knew it perfectly well going into it. In exchange for millions and millions of dollars, you give up some privacy and the ability to walk down the street unrecognized. It's part of the deal. If they didn't want this, they could have been cooks in restaurants but then would have to contend with angry customers, screaming bosses, and one major difference ---- they'd receive VERY LITTLE PAY to "put up with it". Same holds true for being sanitation men, postment, railroad conductors, whatever. Everyone has their B.S. to bear, and it goes with the job. Only difference is, the celebs make millions. Paul could have settled for being a construction worker. In that case, he'd get meager pay, maybe a broken back, and might have to work for the rest of his life to make ends meet. But one thing's for sure -- nobody would try to impose on him for his signature!   Do you think Paul would switch?

As for their giving us some of our best memories, it would be nice if they'd allow us to thank them for it! Also, the fans gave THEM even more intense memories - like the first time they arrived in America, first time at JFK, or the Ed Sullivan show -- the first time they got the thrill of seeing their record as #1 in the charts. All due to fans.