The Beatles made the journey from Merseyside teenagers to international pop stars in the 1960s by being influenced by American rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues, which transformed post-war Liverpool into a vibrant music city known as the Mersey Sound.
The Beatles: Made on Merseyside
In post-war Liverpool, The Beatles emerged from humble roots to shake up the music scene, evolving from skiffle to rock 'n' roll and defining the iconic Mersey Beat style.
