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Merseybeat

Merseybeat was a style of music popular during the 1960s. It originated in Liverpool, England as a fusion of rock and roll, skiffle and R&B and remained popular only locally until the breakthrough success of the Beatles, Gerry & the Pacemakers and Cilla Black, among others.

One of the most popular merseybeat bands was called the Merseybeats, which see for more information.

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