Why Beatles Called Moptops?

The Beatles were dubbed "moptops" by some British tabloids in reference to their haircut, a mid-length hairstyle that was widely mocked by adults. It was unusually long for the era and became an emblem of rebellion to the burgeoning youth culture.

What did they call the Beatles haircut?

And who was more influential than The Beatles? Pioneers of Sixties sound, style and grooming, we're zooming in on their breakthrough haircut: the mop-top (or, as they called it, 'Arthur'). With combed over layers and an effortlessly side-swept fringe, we're pushing for its resurgence today.

Who came up with Beatles haircut?

Kirchherr, a photographer, took soon-to-be-iconic shots of the Beatles and became romantically involved with then-bassist Stu Sutcliffe. Inspired by the bohemian style of Voormann and Vollmer, Sutcliffe asked Kirchherr to cut his hair like theirs.