by Wevans199 » Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:37 pm
Fair enough, but you can't deny their impact on history and the music industry. Most bands are directly or indirectly influenced by the Beatles. Their achievements prove they are the greatest rock band ever.
From Wikipedia:
The Beatles are the best-selling band in history, with estimated sales of over one billion units.[2] They have had more number-one albums on the UK charts and have held the top spot longer than any other musical act. According to the RIAA, they have sold more albums in the US than any other artist, and in 2008 they topped Billboard magazine's list of the all-time most successful Hot 100 artists. As of 2012, they hold the record for most number one hits on the Hot 100 chart with 20. They have received 7 Grammy Awards from the American National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and 15 Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. They were collectively included in Time magazine's compilation of the 20th century's 100 most influential people.