MPs vote Beatles best band

The Beatles proved the most popular band among MPs in a survey which proved most have their musical tastes stuck in the 1970s.

The British Library asked politicians to name their favourite number one album.

Among those who opted for the Beatles was Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell, who chose Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

Walton MP Peter Kilfoyle opted for the Beatles' 1966 album Revolver, together with education Secretary Alan Johnson.

Former Tory leader Michael Howard went for the White Album.

Led Zeppelin's 1969 classic Led Zeppelin II came out on top, with Pink Floyd and Deep Purple also popular.

Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik said: "Zeppelin made a new kind of music. They created a genre many have copied but no-one has equalled.

"And Whole Lotta Love is the greatest rock song ever."

Conservative MP Damian Green dubbed it "the ultimate album for teenage boys - metal as art. No-one ever topped it.

"The opening riff is straightforward perfection".

Labour MP Alison Seabeck said: "Led Zeppelin simply blew me away."

Among the more daring choices was Never Mind The Bo****ks Here's The Sex Pistols, nominated by Labour MP Greg Pope.

"It changed the face of music forever and meant we never had to listen to Boney M again," he said.

Respect MP George Galloway chose Blood On The Tracks by Bob Dylan.

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