as far as im concerned the beatles are the best band that has ever been and probably ever will be. Im not a big fan of their slightly "popy" No1 hits its the alternative stuff they did that really made me notice. Songs like Revolution , I am the walrus, a day in the life, ( the list goes on ) They really made some music people had never heard before, and they really did change the face of music ( even today ) I also think each of the beatles had enormous talent and they went on to show that each with very successfull solo careers ( exp Ringo ) Also look alot alot of john lennons alternative songs ,Instant Karma being my favourite.