What is the best band ever?

I'm quite sure if you asked the major artists/bands from 1963 to present, the answer would overwhelmingly be The Beatles.

The music for certain. However, no group or individual has come close to approaching their impact on music, politics, and society.

I suspect Dylan, although not a band, would be the next biggest influence.

I actually agree with Audiofeil. Beatles by far.

Miles Davis Sextet (1958-Kind of Blue version), featuring John Coltrane (tenor sax), Bill Evans (piano), Paul Chambers (double bass), Julian "Cannonball" Adderly (Alto Sax) and Jimmy Cobb on the drums.

Cheers,
John

about the "cultural" thing and the sixties...yeah, i think the beatles were the prime players.

but if u were an adolescent male in the early to mid sixties, the stones were your role model. attitude, looks, and mick was still a few years away from his affected stage schlock...

Can't list just one.

Radiohead
Beatles
The Who
Neil Young (with or without Crazy Horse including CSNY)
Van Halen