Beatles sobriquet

Answer:

FAB4

Hint:

This nickname stems from their early press coverage in 1963, combining a slang term for something excellent with their band’s original lineup count.

Explanation:

"Beatles sobriquet" refers to a well-known nickname for the band. "Fab" was short for "fabulous," a term fans and media used to describe The Beatles at the height of their fame in the 1960s. The "4" simply represents the four members—John, Paul, George, and Ringo—so the answer combines both parts as 'FAB4'."

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