When I was a teen, The Beatles were still managing to be a favourite amongst the laughable old fuddy-duddy parents (early stuff) but also the oh-so-cool kidz (Abbey Road, White Album, etc) at the same time. Despite having broken-up two decades earlier. Says it all. I love The Stones too, but in terms of depth, breadth, sheer innovation and progression of material over the years.. neither they - nor any other band for that matter - come close.