5 Forgotten British Invasion Bands That Once Rivaled The Beatles In Popularity

As Beatlemania captured the hearts of young music fans in the 1960s, a wave of English newcomers hoping to claim a piece of the pop culture pie for themselves followed in the Fab Four's wake. While bands like the Rolling Stones had a lasting impact, others blazed across the scene for only a short time. And some seemed to have a shot at John, Paul, George, and Ringo's crown.