What if any, is the difference between a band or a group?


My personal feeling is a band consists of 4 or more artists. A group, 3 or less.

Any thoughts if this is a distinction that has any merit?
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Then there is the term "boy bands". Were the Monkees an early arranged boy-band group?
Absolutely no distinction between a band and a group.  Although it's boy bands and girl groups, but that just the alliteration.  But then there's the Gang of 4 and the James Gang, both historical references.  But if you're looking for the ultimate expression of what it is, then you have to go with the Jimi Hendrix EXPERIENCE.
You can have a group of bands but you can't have a band of groups. Enjoy the music