JDC
Wholenote
I STILL say: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"
Posts: 528
|
Post by JDC on Jan 3, 2021 14:51:04 GMT -5
I see that it didn't take 2021 too long to start winnowing away at celebrities
R.I.P.
|
|
Ayns
Wholenote
Posts: 767
|
Post by Ayns on Jan 3, 2021 15:20:32 GMT -5
Sad to say I just saw this on the BBC.
Gerry and the Pacemakers' first three singles were #1 in the UK charts, and their version of "You'll Never Walk Alone" is iconic.
|
|
|
|
Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jan 3, 2021 15:28:19 GMT -5
Awww RIP Mr. Marsden. Thanks for the great music!
|
|
|
|
Post by HenryJ on Jan 3, 2021 15:50:40 GMT -5
I just saw that pop up on my phone a couple of minutes ago.
And I was thinking about him just last night while reading the guitar strap thread a viewing the link. One of the straps didn't have much slack, meaning that the guitar would be held high on the chest. That's how Gerry Marsden held his guitar. Just the opposite of punk-style.
Only January 3rd, and we've already lost one of parts of the "soundtrack of my youth".
|
|
Desoto
Quarternote
Posts: 31
Formerly Known As: Roger Ball
|
Post by Desoto on Jan 3, 2021 17:08:31 GMT -5
He performed in our area in central Ontario about 25 years ago. It was a very enjoyable show. He had a great rapport with the audience, relating lots of anecdotes about the old years and, of course, playing those songs that we loved.
RIP Gerry.
|
|
|
|
Post by Ragtop on Jan 3, 2021 19:01:38 GMT -5
Well, damn. "Ferry Cross the Mersey" has been a favorite of mine for decades.
RIP Gerry.
|
|
|
|
Post by Riff Twang on Jan 3, 2021 20:27:20 GMT -5
RIP Gerry. He was a fine vocalist and a warm and talented entertainer.
|
|
|
|
Post by rickyguitar on Jan 3, 2021 23:15:38 GMT -5
I hear it was a heart thing. I guess Gerry needed a pacemaker. Ok, I am sorry. RIP Gerry.
|
|
Bopper
Wholenote
Motor City USA
Posts: 504
Age: 72
|
Post by Bopper on Jan 4, 2021 11:31:38 GMT -5
This song seems to be kind of overlooked, but is my favorite from Gerry, and written by him.
Rockin' 12-string! Thanks Gerry.
|
|
