About Beat music
Beat music is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of pop rock.
Well-known performers associated with it include The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Buddy Holly and The Hollies.
Beat music has given rise to 5 subgenres on this site, such as Group sounds, Freakbeat, Nederbeat and Jovem guarda.
From Wikipedia
Beat music, British beat, or Merseybeat is a British popular music genre that developed around Liverpool in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The genre melded influences from British and American rock and roll, rhythm and blues, skiffle, traditional pop, and music hall. It rose to mainstream popularity in the United Kingdom and Europe by 1963 before spreading to North America in 1964 with the British Invasion. The beat style shaped popular music and youth culture through 1960s movements such as garage rock, folk rock and psychedelic music.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Beat music.
Key artists
- The Beatles
- John Lennon
- Paul McCartney
- George Harrison
- Buddy Holly
- The Hollies
- The Zombies
- Herman's Hermits
- The Dave Clark Five
- Gerry and the Pacemakers
Related genres
Questions people ask
Real questions from the Stack Exchange community – follow a link to read the discussion.
- What is the connection between time-signature, beat, and tempo? · Music SE
- When playing drums behind the beat, what instruments define the actual beat? · Music SE
- What exactly is the act of playing behind the beat? · Music SE
- How do you know what beat to emphasize based on the time signature? · Music SE
- What is this beat and why is it so popular · Music SE
Frequently asked questions
What is Beat music?
Beat music is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom in the 1960s. It is usually classed as a form of pop rock.
Where and when did Beat music originate?
Beat music originated in United Kingdom in the 1960s.
Who are famous Beat music artists?
The Beatles, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Buddy Holly and The Hollies.