Jenn said:

Besides the whole image/sociology thing, the Beatles were/are a success
for these reasons, IMO:

I'm always astonished that such vapid music achieves recognition among
the most musically literate people.

1. Genius song writing. Sure the very early stuff is fairly fluffy,
but later, the three writers turned out stuff for the ages.

Which grouping has "Get Back" and "Hey Jude"?

3. George Martin; 'nuff said.

Was he the original drummer? Forgive my ignorance of Beatles trivia.
I can't wait for Jeopardy to start up again.