The Searchers

Members

Tony Jackson - bass guitar, vocals (Born: 16 July 1938, The Dingle, Liverpool, Lancashire - Died: 18 August 2003, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire)
John McNally - rhythm guitar
Mike Pender - lead guitar, vocals
Norman McGarry - drums

Chris Curtis - drums, vocals (Born: 26 August 1941 - Died: 28 February 2005)
Frank Allen - bass guitar, vocals (Born: 14 December 14, 1943 in Hayes, Middlesex)

Formed as a skiffle group in 1959 in Liverpool.
Norman McGarry left in 1960 and was replaced by Chris Curtis on drums.
Frank Allen replaced Tony Jackson on bass guitar and vocals in 1964.
Tony Jackson was later in Tony Jackson and the Vibrations.

Known Gigs

 

16 Feb 1960 Litherland, Town Hall. With The Zodiacs, Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, Bobby Bell Rockers, The Dominoes, and The Deltones. 'Gala Rock Night'.

13 Jan 1964 Bloxwich, Baths Hall.

23 Jan 1964 Sheffield, Sheffield University. With The Vantennas, Pete Lloyd and the Strangers, and The Liverbirds.

29 Oct 1964 Worcester, Gaumont. With Dionne Warwick, The Isley Brothers, and The Zombies.

15 Nov 1964 Coventry, Theatre. With Dionne Warwick, The Isley Brothers, and The Zombies.