It was also in 1960 that the Stu [Stuart Sutcliffe, original bassist for the 5 member group] suggested a new name for the band. In honor of Buddy Holly’s band, the Crickets, — of whom Stu was a huge fan — he recommended the name of “The Beetles.” John changed the spelling of the name to “Beatles” as a pun for “beat music,” another name for rock ‘n’ roll.
Templo S.U.D. about 9 years ago
No, Dad, I don’t think it is.
Boots at the Boar Premium Member about 9 years ago
Had to look this one up:
It was also in 1960 that the Stu [Stuart Sutcliffe, original bassist for the 5 member group] suggested a new name for the band. In honor of Buddy Holly’s band, the Crickets, — of whom Stu was a huge fan — he recommended the name of “The Beetles.” John changed the spelling of the name to “Beatles” as a pun for “beat music,” another name for rock ‘n’ roll.
Plods with ...™ about 9 years ago
I just thought that was how the UK spelled the name for the bugs.
avarner about 9 years ago
They made it all up, you know.
The name, the music. Everything.
You will never see that today…….
totalspaceman2010 about 9 years ago
I don’t get the love affair with the Beatles. They did pop crap that all sounds the same.
dwagon55 about 9 years ago
Did they ever have their pictures on bubblegum cards?
Comic Minister Premium Member about 9 years ago
I see now.
RobinGB Premium Member about 9 years ago
Beatles music set the bar and has never been surpassed.
Sheryl D. Johnson about 9 years ago
The Beatles changed EVERYTHING. If you weren’t alive then, you will never understand
Nancy Murphy about 9 years ago
You can’t argue with success! Even new generation are fans. The group was very creative — even with their name!
kernelcorny Premium Member about 9 years ago
Beat illsBeat lessIt is subliminal as well.
Goblinopolis about 9 years ago
Lennon and McCartney are one of the great songwriting teams of all time.
Donald Sluter Premium Member about 9 years ago
If you believe Paul, it was McCartney abd Lennon…
John Gibson Premium Member about 9 years ago
I figured that out in 1964, I was 9 years old.
rgcviper about 9 years ago
A name mentioned in today’s Birdbrains comic made me think of Thatababy for some reason …
Nathan Daniels about 9 years ago
Ironically, I only came to this same realization recently.