The Quarrymen was a skiffle band formed in Liverpool in 1956 by John Lennon. The group initially played a mix of folk, blues, and rock music, reflecting the popular styles of the time. The band included other members like Paul McCartney and George Harrison, who later became famous as part of The Beatles. The Quarrymen performed at local venues and gained a following in the Liverpool area. Their music laid the groundwork for the band's evolution into The Beatles, which would go on to become one of the most influential bands in music history.