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Although there may be a general feeling that the careers of the Beatles and U2 parallel one another, especially the work and political interests of John Lennon and Bono, they have yet to be compared at length. Bono himself has admitted the deep connection he has always had to Lennon and the music of the Beatles, and it seems fair to say that Bono has drawn inspiration from both. Since the 1980s U2 has captured the attention of thoughtful rock fans in a similar, if less frenzied, way as the Beatles did. To compare the two, Todd McFliker discusses their monumental concerts, their many tribute bands, films and documentaries, and draws a direct comparison of the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's with U2's Achtung Baby.