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UT, I'd say the pre-1965 Beatles is pop, but 1965-70 is definitely rock.
Let's make the case for Radiohead though, based on Jimbo's factors:
1. Very rarely do they make a bad song....not even "Fitter happier" could be considered bad.
2. One need to only see Thom Yorke on stage to see the power of the band.
3. Britpop to grunge-like to electronic to straight ahead rock to jazzy.
4. Cool and collected--people seem to be in awe of them.
5. 5 guys taking music all over the place.
6. "Creep" still sounds as good today as it did in 1993. Their songs could easily fit anywhere into the last 20 years of music...maybe 30.
7. 10 years, 6 critically acclaimed CDs that actually sell well with minor radio and video play.
Another person not listed that also fits the criteria: Bowie
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