Gerry Marsden, frontman of the British band Gerry and the Pacemakers and singer on hits like “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “Ferry Cross the Mersey” and “Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying,” has died at the age of 78.
Marsden’s friend Pete Price, a British broadcaster, announced news of the singer’s death Sunday. “It’s with a very heavy heart after speaking to the family that I have to tell you the Legendary Gerry Marsden MBE after a short illness which was an infection in his heart has sadly passed away,...
Marsden’s friend Pete Price, a British broadcaster, announced news of the singer’s death Sunday. “It’s with a very heavy heart after speaking to the family that I have to tell you the Legendary Gerry Marsden MBE after a short illness which was an infection in his heart has sadly passed away,...
- 1/3/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the 1960s British group Gerry and the Pacemakers that had such hits as “Ferry Cross the Mersey” and the song that became the anthem of Liverpool Football Club, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” has died. He was 78.
His family said that Marsden died Sunday “after a short illness in no way connected with Covid-19″ and that his wife, daughters and grandchildren are “devastated.”
His friend Pete Price said on Instagram after speaking to Marsden’s family that the singer died after a short illness related to a heart infection.
“I’m sending all the love in ...
His family said that Marsden died Sunday “after a short illness in no way connected with Covid-19″ and that his wife, daughters and grandchildren are “devastated.”
His friend Pete Price said on Instagram after speaking to Marsden’s family that the singer died after a short illness related to a heart infection.
“I’m sending all the love in ...
Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the 1960s British group Gerry and the Pacemakers that had such hits as “Ferry Cross the Mersey” and the song that became the anthem of Liverpool Football Club, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” has died. He was 78.
His family said that Marsden died Sunday “after a short illness in no way connected with Covid-19″ and that his wife, daughters and grandchildren are “devastated.”
His friend Pete Price said on Instagram after speaking to Marsden’s family that the singer died after a short illness related to a heart infection.
“I’m sending all the love in ...
His family said that Marsden died Sunday “after a short illness in no way connected with Covid-19″ and that his wife, daughters and grandchildren are “devastated.”
His friend Pete Price said on Instagram after speaking to Marsden’s family that the singer died after a short illness related to a heart infection.
“I’m sending all the love in ...
Gerry and the Pacemakers singer Gerry Marsden, best known in the US for his ’60s hit Ferry Cross The Mersey, has died at age 78.
Friend and broadcaster Pete Price confirmed his death, saying Marsden had a heart condition.
“It’s with a very heavy heart after speaking to the family that I have to tell you the Legendary Gerry Marsden MBE after a short illness which was an infection in his heart has sadly passed away.”
Marsden was born in the Toxteth area of Liverpool in 1942.
Gerry and the Pacemakers was part of the original British invasion of the 1960s, arriving from the Merseybeat music scene in Liverpool.
The band were the first ever act to reach number one in the UK charts with their first three single releases. His hits included You’ll Never Walk Alone, which was adopted by the Liverpool Fc as its official motto, and Don...
Friend and broadcaster Pete Price confirmed his death, saying Marsden had a heart condition.
“It’s with a very heavy heart after speaking to the family that I have to tell you the Legendary Gerry Marsden MBE after a short illness which was an infection in his heart has sadly passed away.”
Marsden was born in the Toxteth area of Liverpool in 1942.
Gerry and the Pacemakers was part of the original British invasion of the 1960s, arriving from the Merseybeat music scene in Liverpool.
The band were the first ever act to reach number one in the UK charts with their first three single releases. His hits included You’ll Never Walk Alone, which was adopted by the Liverpool Fc as its official motto, and Don...
- 1/3/2021
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Bay TV Liverpool has been awarded the licence to provide a local TV service in Liverpool, and will now serve around 890,000 homes in the city on Freeview.
Media regulator Ofcom awarded Bay TV the Liverpool licence over rival bids, including Phil Redmond's Our-tv, Irish outfit Made TV, and Birmingham's YourTV.
The Bay TV Liverpool channel will now be able to broadcast using dedicated spectrum on digital terrestrial television, reaching its audience on Freeview channel 8.
Bay TV started broadcasting local programming over the internet in 2011. It is chaired by former Liverpool Chamber of Commerce chief executive Jack Stopforth, and backed by former Liverpool Fc star Robbie Fowler and radio personality Pete Price.
The new television channel will serve homes in Liverpool, along with Halton, Wigan and parts of Cheshire, with locally made programmes covering news, politics, current affairs, music, entertainment and features.
Bay TV Liverpool's schedule will include more than ten hours of local programmes,...
Media regulator Ofcom awarded Bay TV the Liverpool licence over rival bids, including Phil Redmond's Our-tv, Irish outfit Made TV, and Birmingham's YourTV.
The Bay TV Liverpool channel will now be able to broadcast using dedicated spectrum on digital terrestrial television, reaching its audience on Freeview channel 8.
Bay TV started broadcasting local programming over the internet in 2011. It is chaired by former Liverpool Chamber of Commerce chief executive Jack Stopforth, and backed by former Liverpool Fc star Robbie Fowler and radio personality Pete Price.
The new television channel will serve homes in Liverpool, along with Halton, Wigan and parts of Cheshire, with locally made programmes covering news, politics, current affairs, music, entertainment and features.
Bay TV Liverpool's schedule will include more than ten hours of local programmes,...
- 2/21/2013
- Digital Spy
James Sutton's comeback storyline in Hollyoaks has "never been used in a soap", according to friend Pete Price. Sutton's legendary character John Paul will return to the village before the end of the year, but the plot remains a secret. Price, also a well-known local radio presenter, told the Liverpool Echo: "The role as John Paul is gritty, emotional, sympathetic, controversial with lots of snogging. "The storyline that he is coming back with has never (more)...
- 11/1/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Former Coronation Street star Andrew Lancel will interview Frank Foster's killer on the radio next week. The actor, who filmed his final scenes as Frank last month, will be reunited with the mystery culprit on Liverpool station Radio City next Thursday (March 29). Fans who don't live in the Merseyside area can listen online. Lancel is covering for regular host Pete Price between 10pm and midnight. The interview will see the top secret cast member in question finally speak openly about their character's guilt. Confirming the news on Twitter today (March 16), Lancel said: "Exclusive !! Next Thursday 10pm to midnight, I'll be guest presenting @PeteCityPrice show on @RadioCity967. Special (more)...
- 3/16/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon Osbourne will lead the birthday celebrations for the late John Lennon in his hometown of Liverpool, England in October. The former Black Sabbath's frontman, who is a big The Beatles' fan, was invited by Liverpool's Lord Mayor, Councillor Mike Storey, to help mark what would have been the tragic singer's 70th birthday - and he has happily accepted.
Local radio DJ Pete Price, who received the news in a phone call from rock matriarch Sharon Osbourne herself, explains, "She said she is coming to Liverpool and it is something to do with what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday. Ozzy is a huge John Lennon fan."
Lennon, who was shot dead in New York City on December 8, 1980, would have turned 70 on October 9.
Local radio DJ Pete Price, who received the news in a phone call from rock matriarch Sharon Osbourne herself, explains, "She said she is coming to Liverpool and it is something to do with what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday. Ozzy is a huge John Lennon fan."
Lennon, who was shot dead in New York City on December 8, 1980, would have turned 70 on October 9.
- 3/6/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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