2007-06-07 01:58:05 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
I think the Beatles *were* the best band in the world, but they were a band for 10 years only. They are not the current best band in the world.
Sure John Lennon is still an icon & deservedly so.
2007-06-07 02:00:35 · answer #1 · answered by retropink 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its arguable that the Beatles were the best band in the world at the time they came out... but years have gone by people still like their music, but they are no way the best band in the world anymore...and yes john Lennon will always be a rock and roll icon
2007-06-07 02:01:58 · answer #2 · answered by Wicked 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you don't like the beatles but there is no denying the influence they have had on modern music. I love John Lennon but not sure how much of an icon he would have become if he had not been murdered. Paul McCartney's still around and he doesn't have anywhere near the cult status of Lennon.
2007-06-07 02:09:53 · answer #3 · answered by rosietoes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lennon is an icon, no question, the reasons for this status are a little dodgier, far as i can tell he was a bit of a waster, lived his life selfishly and didn't actually represent any of the ideals he has since been associated with, a bit like dire straits saving the world by doing a song with sting.
the beatles though, best band, no question, every time one of their tracks comes on the radio, everyone will know it, and given the time and technology around in the sixties they certainly pushed forward the boundaries of ryhthm and blues, turning happy pop tunes into art and giving rock and roll a lasting cultural status.
2007-06-07 02:06:46 · answer #4 · answered by jabberwocky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are? No. They are not around anymore. Were? Yes. They were.
And yes, John Lennon is still an icon. Like all icons, his impact fades with time, but there are still millions of people that admire and emulate him.
2007-06-07 02:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never the best band in the world at any time. Lennon ? Who ?One of the most over rated bands of all time along with U2 and Oasis.
They didn't change the face of music, they we're just in the right place at the right time. God i hate the Beetles.
2007-06-09 09:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think they were the best, but i do think they were great...they set the path for a lot of other bands, but yes, john lennon is still and icon.
2007-06-07 02:38:57 · answer #7 · answered by Sally Doll 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never rated the beatles. Lennon&Mcartney good song writers. Rolling Stones the best and still are.
2007-06-07 02:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by michael o47 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally I dont think they're the best band of all time, but theres no doubt lennon is an icon
2007-06-07 02:01:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the Who are the best band in the world.
2007-06-07 02:00:59 · answer #10 · answered by Sylvia H 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋