The Quarrymen

The Quarrymen were a band formed in Liverpool in 1956 by John Lennon, initially performing skiffle music. The group underwent various lineup changes and later included Paul McCartney and George Harrison. They eventually evolved into The Beatles, one of the most famous and influential bands in music history. The Quarrymen's name reflected their connection to Quarry Bank High School, where Lennon studied. Their early music laid the foundation for the Beatles' revolutionary sound, impacting pop and rock music worldwide. The Quarrymen are significant as a starting point for a group that transformed music and culture in the 1960s.