The biggest rock and roll bands of all time are …?

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The Beatles remain at the top of the list of rock bands of all time.
(AP)

The country has spoken – the Beatles are the undisputed favorite of Americans as the biggest rock and roll band of all time.

A poll conducted by Monmouth University and published on Thursday revealed that 86% of American adults love the Beatles, while only 8% do not like the English group.

Surprisingly, the results also show that the popularity of the Beatles among Republicans has collapsed over the last decade due to the current political climate. The opinions of the group have undergone many adjustments in all political affiliations.

In 2018, Democrats reported an increase in favorability – 54% like "a lot" the Beatles, compared to 51% in 2009. The trend continues with the registered self-employed, 53% enjoying them a lot in 2018, against 49% in 2009 The Conservatives made a significant change in favorability, with Republicans reporting that just 40%, like the Beatles, had a high rate compared to 50% in 2009, resulting in a 10-point drop.

The survey randomly sampled 805 adults aged 18 and over over a four-day period and asked a series of questions ranging from the best band or group of rock 'n' rolls of all time to the The Beatles are more interested in people with liberal or conservative beliefs. .

When asked to name the biggest rock band of all time, nearly one in four, or 23%, of American adults said "The Beatles". The Rolling Stones, with eight places behind, come second from a distance. Led Zeppelin (4%), AC / DC (4%), the Eagles (3%) and Aerosmith and Queen (2%). Dozens of other groups were also reported by up to one percent of the survey participants.

"The Beatles enjoy a remarkable longevity among music lovers of all stripes because of their compositions that eclipse time and their exquisite musical sense," said Ken Womack, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. of Monmouth University. Womack is a famous Beatles scholar who recently wrote a two-volume biography of legendary producer George Martin.

Metallica, Pink Floyd, U2 and The Who are other groups mentioned in the study.

Take a look at the US list of the best rock and roll bands below:

1. The Beatles