A quote from Mick Jagger when asked what the difference between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones was (paraphrased): "There are four of them and five of us."

A quote from John Lennon (paraphrased): "The Rolling Stones do everything that the Beatles do - just six months later."

The Beatles started it all. The Rolling Stones wouldn't be the power house we know today if it hadn't been for the Beatles, who wrote one of their first hits "I Wanna Be Your Man." (See video.)

So I'd say that I prefer the Beatles, by far. The problem with the Rolling Stones is that they've continued to go on touring and making records long after their prime.

Now if we're talking about a battle between the groups, a fist-fight or something, then I'd say the Stones would win. They're rougher; some of them have spent some time in prison (even if it wasn't more than a week).

But, in conclusion, in a musical sense, the Beatles are superior.

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