The Merseybeats were formed in 1961, in Liverpool under the name of The Mavericks which comprised of Tony Crane (lead guitar, vocals) Billy Kinsley (bass, vocals) working as an Everly Brothers influenced duo around the clubs of Liverpool. They soon became a four piece with the addition of David Elias(rhythm guitar, vocals) and Frank Sloane (drums). For a short while they changed name to The Pacifics and in 1962 The Mavericks. Bill Harry was asked if they could use the name of his copyright newspaper MERSEY BEAT Bill Harry agreed. It was a registered business at the time and couldn’t be used without his personal permission, ” The Mavericks became The Mersey Beats”