The programming talent myth

I'd say nobody needs bad programmers, but average and rock-star programmers need each other to be productive.

Average programmers need rock-star programmers because the latter can take their code to the proverbial next level with feedback, suggestions, etc.
The rock-star programmer needs average programmers to get anything done in a sufficient volume.

In either group, egoless collaboration is the best way of achieving this symbiosis.