I’m glad it’s not just me who feels the coverage is totally OTT. Capped by the Leader of the House of Commons speaking about his death straight after referencing the death of Alec Salmond and the murdered Sir David Amis.Even MrsSB thinks its ridiculous and she is the nicest person I have ever met.
He was part of a band that was heavily commercialised, which whether they were good or not, sells well. Their first song "what makes you beautiful" appealed to insecure girls, Simon Cowel played a blinder with that one.
It genuinely is a sad event, his age will ultimately play a huge part in the story and it's "sadness". I completely agree though the media coverage is OTT.
Comparing them with the Beatles though isn't even worth the discussion, different time and era and legacy. The Wanted were huge for a couple of years, but now everyone goes "oh yeah" and 1D will be the same I imagine, except to people who were 10 years or more old when they were about.