And back to the Beatles. Isn't one of the problems with any discussion of the B's is: which Beatles you talkin' about? The early stuff (yeah, we know where that music originated) and no, it wasn't revolutionary, except that they did and do still sound unique -- the combination of members, their voices, the ways they played. It's a BAND right?
But then there are the different creative periods -- each person I know who listens to them has a different take on Their Beatles. That puts them again in the category of unique, and in my opinion, special. How many bands have that capability? To grow and change and groove off each other's talents that way? And the volume of work? Astounding.
p.s:I sooooo wanted to say something about the comments re Pistols and Clash. *calm down Melissa* but it's not the thread for it.