it seems a lot of people that LOVE the Beatles (i don't mean casual fans, i mean the crazy ones) haven't heard anything else that's similar to them. the people that usually cite the Beatles as "the best band ever" probably haven't heard anything by The Pretty Things, 13th Floor Elevators, The Monks, Moby Grape, Love, etc.
it's insanely infuriating to try and have a thoughtful conversation about the Beatles with someone who thinks that Ringo Starr is a competent songwriter.