How did the Beatles influence the concept of boy bands?

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The Beatles are considered the prototypical boy band, having formed when most of the core members were in their teens and sparking “Beatlemania” among young female fans in the early 1960s. Their success paved the way for other British rock groups such as the Rolling Stones and inspired record producers to form similar all-male, youth-oriented pop groups such as the Monkees.