THEY were signed by Brian Epstein as his second group after The Beatles.
And Gerry and the Pacemakers are still going strong, with a planned visit to Ferneham Hall in Fareham on Thursday.
Enjoy their early number ones including You'll Never Walk Alone and the Gerry Marsden penned Ferry Cross The Mersey.
The group disbanded in 1966 but was reformed by Gerry in 1974. They continue to tour in the UK and worldwide.
“I love being on stage for people all over the globe”, says Gerry – and audiences continue to flock to their concerts.
Gerry Cross The Mersey is a journey down memory lane with Gerry performing all the great songs from his repertoire interspersed with stories and anecdotes from his days on the road.
Box office: 01329 231942 or fernehamhall.co.uk
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