Agreed. They were a commercial band before they were successful, and the music lacks any feeling.
The Stones were much, much better and far more creative
Jagger is the absolute genius who studied the blues and other early influences. The Stones earliest music is the blues, and they stayed true to their baseline music and never stopped innovating. For me, Aerosmith is the other group that succeeds so brilliantly at that.
Pink Floyd, or Fleetwood Mac, ELO, BOC or the Doors
I agree with your list, but only like Fleetwood Mac with Stevie Nicks. I wonder what heights the Doors could've achieved if Jim Morrison had stuck around. I'd add Moody Blues for innovation and to pi** off the R&R HOF. Janis Joplin with her backup band belongs on even a short list. My other addition to your list would be the Eagles, even though Don Henley can be irritating.
The Beatles wouldn't be on my list of the 25 greatest bands ever. I never was a fan...even back 50 years ago.
I saw them live a few years ago. Disappointing. Stevie Nicks was singing off a teleprompter. Rest of the show was flat, at best.
I should have left good memories of them alone.