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Maybe. If you listen to Jet's "Get Born", it seems to me that there is quite a bit of Beatle's influence. :)
I do like the Stones and Beatles, btw.
I saw Jet in concert a couple years ago. They were on tour with The Star Spangles and The Paybacks.
The Paybacks share members with The Hentchmen (who have been around over a decade and are the better band even if they don't have the "traction" or push).
The Star Spangles played the best set that night (and were the friendliest of the show, making an effort to meet with the crowd after they played). I've seen the Star Spangles again and did not like them as much but they didn't suck that time either. They've got a "near" radio hit that is not their strong song. I actually prefer the flip side to that single (and it was surprising to see a picture sleeved 45 from Capital in this day).
None of these bands are the notables for this generation. But they do get the press in mainstream publications. Hype has never been about "the best".