What do you think of tribute bands?

What is your opinion on tribute bands? Or in other words, a band that only covers one other bands music?
I see lots of ads for tribute bands that only cover The Beatles, The Eagles or The Grateful Dead.
It seems harmless, but is it in good taste? I mean would you feel comfortable going to see a Nirvana or Blind Melon tribute band?
Part of me feels like it’s all in good fun and a salute to those who originally performed the music. Let people have their fun. But the other part of me is irked by it. Like It’s disrespectful and kind of pathetic. I know music is meaningful in different ways for everyone so I am curious about others opinions on this subject.

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uncalled4 · 56-60, M

I play in several of these. Ask me anything. I have played in Beatles, Stones, and Bowie tribute bands.

CanarysCry · 46-50, F

@uncalled4 A Bowie tribute band?!!? Like your band ONLY played David Bowie songs??

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@CanarysCry Yes, complete with costume changes as we went from Ziggy to Let's Dance.

CanarysCry · 46-50, F

Oh wow!! I think I would actually go see something like that! Kind of like seeing a live action “Rocky Horror Picture Show”.
I think I get it now...lol

uncalled4 · 56-60, M

@CanarysCry We just played to a crowd of 600 last week. We do our best to sound authentic. The same with the Beatles band, except that we do not dress up.

CanarysCry · 46-50, F

So do you feel any awkwardness portraying this iconic band? I mean The Beatles? Do you you play for money or because love for the band? Maybe for maybe both? Just curious.