“LOS ANGELES – The Beatles were singled out Friday as the most influential entertainers of the past 100 years, beating out the likes of Elvis Presley, Charlie Chaplin and Mickey Mouse, according to a survey conducted by show business newspaper Variety.
Behind the Fab Four’s first-place finish, were in alphabetical order: jazz pioneer Louis Armstrong, television comedienne Lucille Ball, movie legends Humphrey Bogart, Marlon Brando, Charlie Chaplin, James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, cartoon hero Mickey Mouse and singers Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.
Variety said the Beatles were named “Icons of the Century†because they were the entertainment personalities who made the biggest impact on the industry and the world in the past 100 years.”
I’d give you a link to the entire list, but I can’t find it. If you see it leave it in the comments and I’ll add it to the story.
I don’t know. My world has been Helter-Skelter since the auto accident.
I’d comment on this, but since I cannot find the list I am not sure whether I agree or disagree.
Absolutely true…from clothing, to hair styles, to personality, and of course, amazing music (that still holds up 40 years later)!
They would be my pick, too. I love the Beatles!!
Oh yes. I love them do.