Gerry & the Pacemakers

 

Gerald “Gerry” Marsden was born on Sept 24, 1942 in Liverpool,
England. His brother, Freddie was born on October 23, 1940 in
Liverpool, Les Chadwick (born John Leslie Chadwick) on May 11, 1943
in Liverpool and Les Maguire (born Leslie Maguire on
December 27, 1941 in Wallasey-Cheshire) formed Gerry
& the Pacemakers in the early 1960’s and were managed by Beatles
manager Brian Epstein.

Gerry wrote most of the songs recorded by the group including
“Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying” in 1964 and “Ferry Cross
The Mersey” in 1965 they both topped the Hit Parade. “How Do You Do It,”
“I Like It” and “I’ll Be There” also were successful for them.
In 1967 the group disbanded but Gerry continues a solo act today.

Freddie Marsden passed away in 2006

Visit the website of Gerry & the Pacemakers here