For what they achieved in terms of pure songwriting, and the diverse styles of music they attempted and succeeded with, are The Beatles the greatest band of all time?
If not, who is?
Yes.
A staggering body of work for lads that were only 29 when the band split.
I suppose it depends what one's criteria of "greatness" is also. Is it Musicianship? Is it breaking boundaries? Is it the songs you enjoyed the most? All variables.
For what they achieved in terms of pure songwriting, and the diverse styles of music they attempted and succeeded with, are The Beatles the greatest band of all time?
If not, who is?
No, Steely Dan were.
They are not my favourite band but they are the greatest!
Well what are they now ?