Quote Originally Posted by Moodybluebird View Post
All the bands you named were influential but none have been or will be feted in a way the Beatles were.

They changed the face of music in Britain and broke into the US market in a way never seen before.

So no it's not some romantic view perpetuated by people of a certain age. The fact that young people are still discovering the Beatles speaks volumes of their everlasting appeal.

About 15-20 years ago a respected music journalist claimed that Oasis were as big as the Beatles and said in 20 years time that will be proven, such was the quality of their music. I rest my case.

Not everyone likes the Beatles but their importance to the British music scene remains unsurpassed.
Most bands have a few good albums in them at best, often launch with the best one. The Beatles albums seemed to get better the longer they went on which is quite unusual. Revolver, abbey rd, let it be....timeless from a very talented group of musicians.