the Bluebuds are a group from Liverpool, United Kingdom, active from 1960 to 1970. They are a UK rock band associated with the nickname “The Fab Four”.

The line-up includes Stuart Sutcliffe, Tommy Moore, Norman Chapman, Pete Best, Chas Newby, John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. The group is associated with Apple Corps Ltd. and Apple Records.

Musically, the Bluebuds are linked with britpop, classic rock, mainstream rock, merseybeat, pop and pop rock.