The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones

I guess it just plain depends on your likes/ dislikes. Me?? Beatles all the way. I would love to see the figures on each band's catalog sales. I "think" I know which has sold more over the last 15 years. Never heard of no "Breakfast with the Stones",show. (WE got 2 shows Sun AM here.--Then another point re. how many other artists covered each group. I "think" I know that ans. too. ----But the Stones never existing---Where does that come from???---U got a time machine and can go back???

I just happen to like the Rolling Stones more than the Beatles. Yeah, I guess I understand the "influence" the Beatles had/have on pop music. But, for my tastes in music, the Stones far out weigh the Beatles.

4yabx and Audiofeil, have it right.

I couldn't imagine life without Keith Richards. It seems that any time I feel I've indulged to excess, I think of Keith and suddenly feel quite humble...

Given the topic is "contributions to popular music "
NOT who do you like better / which band is better

I believe that the Beatles made a far broader and deeper contribution to popular music.
Song writing , harmonies, instrumentals, studio tricks - now may seem common, but were ground breaking and hugely influencial in the day.

That being said, I like the Stones better - they channelled blues roots and kicked it up faster, louder and in the case of Keith, weirder.
FWIW, If you have not seen the DVD "Hail, HAil Rock and Roll" which documents Keith putting together a band/concert for Chuck Berry , ya should. It shows just how great Keith and Chuck are.
Also, it's almost scary that several times Keith comes off as the "voice of reason".