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'''Merseybeat''' is an early [[Britain|British]] style of [[rock and roll]] music, originating in [[Liverpool]]. The style got its name from a popular local magazine, ''The Mersey Beat''. | '''Merseybeat''' is an early [[Britain|British]] style of [[rock and roll]] music, originating in [[Liverpool]]. The style got its name from a popular local magazine, ''The Mersey Beat''. | ||
| − | Merseybeat was influenced by [[blues | + | Merseybeat was influenced by [[blues]], early rock, and [[skiffle]]. The most notable performers of Merseybeat were [[The Beatles]] and [[Gerry and the Pacemakers]]. |
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Revision as of 23:31, August 23, 2009
Merseybeat is an early British style of rock and roll music, originating in Liverpool. The style got its name from a popular local magazine, The Mersey Beat.
Merseybeat was influenced by blues, early rock, and skiffle. The most notable performers of Merseybeat were The Beatles and Gerry and the Pacemakers.