HAPPY BIRTHDAY GERRY MARSDEN

Gerry Marsden was an English musician, singer, and songwriter who is best remembered as lead vocalist of Gerry and the Pacemakers, whose most popular hits include “How Do You Do It?”, “I Like It”, “You’ll Never Walk Alone”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).

In common with the Beatles, they came from Liverpool, were managed by Brian Epstein, and were a notable contributor to the 1960s “British Invasion”.

On this very day, September 24th 1942, Gerry Marsden was born in Liverpool, England. In celebration of his heavenly birthday, exactly 82 years ago today, I’ve chosen a song that was a big hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Released in December 1964, here’s the Pacemakers, featuring today’s birthday boy, GERRY MARSDEN, with “FERRY CROSS THE MERSEY”….