They were more than just a band as they had hilarious on-stage banter and interviews. That changed once they got older and the punk rock lifestyle outgrew them, but their contracts forced them to keep making music... At least, that's what it seems like.
The Beatles
The British Invasion was all the media talked about back in the day. The Beatles were at the forefront of the invasion as they took over American stages for years. Their rabid fans helped their popularity grow...