The Merseybeats-a rock group that formed in Liverpool, England, in the early 1960s-were very much a part of the scene that led to the British Invasion, but for whatever reason, they weren't part of ...

The post-Merseybeat explosion Swinging Blue Jeans contemplate the changing times. Left to right: Ray Ennis, Terry Sylvester, Les Braid, Norman Kuhlke The 24-track collection’s title is taken from what ...

A new studio album filled with music from icons of the 60s Merseybeat scene features the last song ever recorded by Gerry Marsden. 'Original 60s Merseybeat Legends' was launched by singer-songwriter ...

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Tributes have been paid to a Merseybeat legend and dedicated charity volunteer who was "a real one off." Born during an air raid on January 10, 1940, Colin Middlebrough - known to many as Colin the ...

The final (identifiably) Merseybeat bands to debut on the charts were The Escorts, with “The One to Cry” in July 1964, The Undertakers, with “Just a Little Bit" in April 1964, and The Mojos, with ...