Gerry Marsden
Gerard Marsden MBE (24 September 1942 – 3 January 2021) was an English singer-songwriter, musician and television personality, best known for being leader of the Merseybeat band Gerry and the Pacemakers. He was the younger brother of fellow band member Freddie Marsden.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gerard Marsden |
| Born | 24 September 1942 Toxteth, Liverpool, England |
| Died | 3 January 2021 (aged 78) Arrowe Park, Merseyside, England |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, television personality |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1959–2021 |
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| Website | www |
Gerry and the Pacemakers had the distinction of being the first act to have their first three recordings go to number 1 in the UK charts. Although they never had a number 1 in the United States, they were the second-most successful group from Liverpool, after the Beatles, to have hits on the United States Billboard pop charts. Their 1965 musical film Ferry Cross the Mersey was co-written by Tony Warren.
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