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.