Merseybeat

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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 music early rock, and skiffle. The most notable performers of Merseybeat were The Beatles and Gerry and the Pacemakers.