0
Many bands were pretty good to be placed as runner-up to the Beatles.
Two that stick to my head the most are The Rolling Stones and The Beach Boys (even though they're a U.S. band).
The Rolling Stones had a different style than the Beatles and were pretty close behind. They were also close friends of the Beatles and they both even helped each other write/play songs.
The Beach Boys are also a good band, but you may wonder why. Well in the mid-sixties it was a contest between the Beatles and the Beach Boys on who can top each other off. When the Beach Boys released ''Pet Sounds'' everyone went wild for that album. That album inspired Paul to make the masterpiece ''Sgt. Pepper's''.
Since "Sgt. Pepper's" it was clear that the Beatles were #1 and kept being on that spot for quite some time. Although I do have to admit that "Yellow Submarine" was a flop (both movie and album). The Beatles won their status back with another masterpiece in '69 (Abbey Road). That one sad day in April of 1970 was a shocker to everyone all around the world when the Beatles broke up. However their music still lives on and they will forever be #1.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoAs of 1995 it was The Beatles, now the some newer band like the Jonas brothers may have taken over, but I doubt it. The generally accepted answer is the Fab Four!
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoTears for Fears
Crowded House
Pet Shop Boys
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThe Beatles, far and away. (They're also the most successful recording group of all time, anywhere.)
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoIt would help to know exactly what your definition of successful is,but I'd guess The Rolling Stones,U2,and The Who in that order.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoThe most successful pop duo in Britain are the Pet Shop Boys. They have sold more than 50 million records worldwide and are composed of Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThe Beatles
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoThe Beatles
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Gavin Rossdale is the front man of what 90's British Rock Band?
Bush
In 1958 the rock in roll move it was recorded by which British band?
Cliff Richard & The Drifters (Shadows)
Are beatles insects?
Beatles (with an "A") is the name of the very (probably most) successful rock band. They were named after the insects - the members were fans of the Crickets and Stu Sutcliffe suggested Beetles and John Lennon changed the spelling to fit in with the "beat" music image.
Who is Fall of Envy?
An unsigned, but very successful and talented rock band out of Central Florida. The band is comprised of accomplished musicians. Check them out on MySpace and make your own decision. By the way, I am in no way in connection with the band. My former band is Diminished Faith. Just so you don't think this is some kind of troll.
Is the band paper tongues a christian band?
Some say they are, some say they are not. Most of their songs have a Christian element, so they are what I like to call "HMCB" (or, Hidden Meaning Christian Band)
Most successful country rock band ever?
Lynard Skynard
Who is the most successful American rock band of all time?
Aerosmith
Who is the most successful rock band of all time?
The Beatles because they have the most top 40 hits.
Was art rock primarily a british or American invention?
Definitely a British thing. Queen arguably being the most popular Art rock band.
Are the Kiss band British?
No, the band, Kiss, are not British. The members are an all American rock band. The group formed in 1973.
Is the band push play british rock?
No, they play rock music. They are a band from Long Island, NY. Unfortunately, they are no longer a band.
Who is in the British band Evanescence?
Evanescence is an American band from Little Rock, Arkansas.
Is Bitish Sea Power a rock band?
British Sea Power is a band out of England. Their music is considered independent rock.
A Night at the Opera was an album by which band?
ANATO was an album by British rock band Queen.
The first album of the British rock band Coldplay?
The first album the British alternative rock band Coldplay released was "Parachutes". It was released 10 years ago (in 2000).
What member of a british rock band was murdered?
John Lennon.
Who had a hit with the song 'Wires'?
The British rock band Athlete
