Are the Beatles a Boy Band?

The Beatles were the world's first boy band. They reached a stage of immense popularity that has not existed since. Much like the boy bands of today, their fans were rabid. Many would go to any length to meet or touch a Beatle. The Beatles paved the way for modern day boy bands. Without them, New Kids on the Block, the Backstreet Boys, and One Direction would not exist. The world did not know that there was a market for boy bands until the Beatles came along.