Complex sentence: Alongside The easybeats and The Masters Apprentices, they are regarded as one of the most important and popular Australian groups of the period, and for their musical excellence and live prowess they were also highly regarded by fellow musicians.
Split into simpler sentences: Alongside The Easybeats and The Masters Apprentices, they are regarded as one of the most important and popular Australian groups of the period. Renowned for their musical excellence and live prowess, they were also commanded great respect among fellow musicians.