Taylor tells Radio.com: "When I was growing up, if I heard about people's influences, I went and checked them out. Now, I think people are resistant to anything that feels historical, that feels dated."

He continues: "They can't accept the fact that the band they love so much have gotten influenced by six or seven bands - that if it wasn't for those bands, this band wouldn't exist. They can't accept that. That band is the end-all, be-all."

He fears that the attitude change signals "the start of severity in opinion and righteousness," adding: "There's such a divide between our generation and this generation.