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.
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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.