How aptly put
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on this you are right. because a musician has lots of fans and makes lots of money doesn't mean they produce quality music.
50 cent's a perfect example.
But in the case of Dream Theatre, they are a talented band, how much you or anyone else likes them is a whole nother story.
And I measure their talent based on how they make me feel.
I think their music is great but the songs are too long. I like to listen tot hemw hen I'm sleepy. But when I see them live it's such a refreshing feeling.