The Compleat Beatles is a reference to a book by what author?
The Compleat Angler The Compleat Angler (the spelling is sometimes modernised to "The Complete Angler") is a book by Izaak Walton. It was first published in 1653 by Richard Marriot of St Dunstan-in-the-West, London.
Popular beat combo Popular beat combo as a synonym for "pop group" is a cliché phrase within British culture. It may also be used more specifically to refer to The Beatles, or other purveyors of beat music.