I like the Rolling Stones. I grew up thinking that they were an overrated band from the past, a band that was only good for their time. But recently I've realized that they are rock n' roll. They created the swagger, the vibe, the "roll" in rock. Anytime you here some kid say they like "such and such band," what they're really saying is that they like The Rolling Stones.
Either The Stones, or The Beatles. The Beatles = music. The Stones = Rock.