They almost chose the name Beetles ; years later , the Beatles chose their name partly in homage to the Crickets .
They were then considering insect - centered names , apparently unaware of the Bronx R&B vocal group the Crickets , who recorded for Jay - Dee .
Crickets almost chose the name Beetles ; years later , the Beatles chose Crickets ' name partly in homage to Crickets Crickets .
They were then considering insect - centered names , apparently unaware of the Bronx R&B vocal group the Crickets , who recorded for Jay - Dee .