Originally Posted by Mike33

This is a good definition but it also requires that people know rock history. People who think Oasis are somehow comparable to the Beatles are clearly unaware of what the Beatles did during the 50's and 60's and what the music scene was like at that time. This is why there is so much confusion in this thread. The Beatles were before my time, but I've read enough about them and watched enough documentaries to understand their impact. I also happen to really enjoy their music but that is just personal taste. The cultural influence of the Beatles is virtually undeniable, but somebody who is unfamiliar with history won't understand this.