They have already transcended their generation. I was born in '66 and I am a great fan. My son, who was born in '89 and my daughter born in '92 steal my Beatles CDs all the time. My son is learning to play guitar (left-handed) so that he can play their songs for himself.

They were instrumental in launching many other acts through Apple Studios.

They inspired other youngsters to come forward with their music (even if they deny this it is quite apparent from their songs who they took the lead from.) They (including George and Ringo)have all continued to write and bring forth new music, art, film and other projects (right up to the point of their deaths for John and George).

Can we say the same about Mozart?