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The album cover of The Very Best of the Merseybeats.from left: Tony Crane, John Banks, Billy Kinsley, Aaron Williams.

The Merseybeats (later becoming The Merseys) are a Merseybeat band that emerged from the Liverpool scene in the early 1960s, performing at The Cavern Club along with The Beatles, Gerry & the Pacemakers and other similar artists. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... For the TV program please see Merseybeat Merseybeat, sometimes referred to as Merseysound, was a style of music popular during the 1960s. ... In music, a band is a company of musicians, or musical ensemble, usually popular or folk, playing parts of or improvising a musical arrangement on different musical instruments. ... For other uses, see Liverpool (disambiguation). ... The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1958 to the end of 1974. ... External view of the New Cavern Club, January 2006 The Cavern Club, which was opened on January 16, 1957, is a legendary rock and roll club at 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool, England, where Brian Epstein was introduced to the Beatles on 9 November 1961. ... The White Album, see The Beatles (album). ... Gerry & the Pacemakers were an English rock and roll group during the 1960s, and one of the few groups to initially challenge The Beatles in popularity. ...

The current line-up is: Tony Crane (founder member 1961) lead vocals and lead guitar, Billy Kinsley (founder member 1961) lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Bob Packham (joined 1974) backing vocals and bass guitar, Adrian Crane (Tony Crane's son, joined 2000) keyboards and lead guitar, Lou Rosenthal (also joined 2000) drums. In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Lead guitar refers to a role within a band, that provides melody or melodic material, as opposed to the rhythm of the rhythm guitar, bass, and drums. ... Billy Kinsley was a musician with the Merseybeats until 1966 when he left to join a band called The Merseys. ... Rhythm guitar is a guitar that is primarily used to provide rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment for a singer or for other instruments in an ensemble. ... A sunburst-colored Fender Precision Bass The electric bass guitar (or electric bass[1][2]; pronounced , as in base) is a bass stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. ... Piano, a well-known instance of keyboard instruments A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a musical keyboard. ... For other uses, see Drum (disambiguation). ...

The Merseybeats

Originally called The Mavericks, Tony Crane (born Anthony Crane, 17 April 1945, Anfield, Liverpool) and Billy Kinsley (born William Ellis Kinsley, 28 November 1946, at The Mill Road Hospital, Mill Road, Anfield, Liverpool) formed their first band in late 1960 and became The Pacifics in September 1961. They were re-named The Mersey Beats in February 1962 by Bob Wooler, MC at the Cavern Club. Later in April 1962 they became The Merseybeats. By now Crane and Kinsley had joined up with guitarist Aaron Williams (born 23 June 1942, Liverpool) and drummer John Banks (born 23 September 1943, Liverpool - died 20 April 1988). They were originally signed to the Brian Epstein organisation, but when Epstein failed to supply The Merseybeats with the same classy suits that he had given The Beatles, they parted company with him, much to their later regret.^{[citation needed]} is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... This article is about the football stadium. ... Billy Kinsley was a musician with the Merseybeats until 1966 when he left to join a band called The Merseys. ... is the 332nd day of the year (333rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full 1946 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Frederick James Bob Wooler was born, Liverpool on 19 January 1926; died, Liverpool, 8 February 2002. ... A Master of Ceremonies or MC (sometimes spelled emcee), sometimes called a compere or an MJ for microphone jockey, is the host of an official public or private staged event or other performance. ... External view of the New Cavern Club, January 2006 The Cavern Club, which was opened on January 16, 1957, is a legendary rock and roll club at 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool, England, where Brian Epstein was introduced to the Beatles on 9 November 1961. ... is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 266th day of the year (267th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 110th day of the year (111th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Brian Samuel Epstein (IPA: ) (born in Liverpool, England; 19 September 1934 – 27 August 1967) was the manager of The Beatles. ...

They then signed a record deal with Fontana and had their first hit single in 1963 with "It's Love That Really Counts", followed in 1964 by their million-selling recording "I Think of You" which gained them their first gold disc. They had two more major hits, "Don't Turn Around" and "Wishin' & Hopin'". Other successful recordings included "Last Night", "Don't Let it Happen to Us", "I Love You Yes I Do", "I Stand Accused", "Mister Moonlight", "Really Mystified", "The Fortune Teller", and "Lovely Loretta". A legal agreement (commonly called a record deal) between a record label and a recording artist (or group), where the artist makes a record (or series of records) for the label to sell and promote. ... Fontana Records was a record label active in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1960s, as a subsiduary of the Dutch Phillips company. ... In popular music, a chart-topper is an extremely popular recording, identified by its inclusion in a ranked list—a chart—of top selling or otherwise judged most popular releases. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Music recording sales certification is a system of certifying that a music recording has sold a certain number of copies. ...

The Merseybeats became well known for their distinctive style of fashion. They were credited as the 'Best Looking Group', dressed in tight-fitting suits with bolero jackets and frilly shirts. Their outfits, complete with high-heeled zip boots, provoked hysteria from their female fans.^{[citation needed]}

They appeared regularly at Liverpool’s world famous Cavern Club and they claim to have appeared there with The Beatles on more occasions than any other band from that era. They were also successful abroad, touring in Germany and the U.S. in 1964, and having their own Merseybeats Show on Italian television. For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... “Italian Republic” redirects here. ...

The Merseys

After their initial success had waned, the band folded and in 1966 Tony Crane and Billy Kinsley formed a vocal duo called The Merseys. They had a major hit with their first single "Sorrow", which became a Sixties classic and has since been covered by many other artists (although it was itself a cover, having previously been a B-side by The McCoys). A line from this song is included in The Beatles' "It's All Too Much", released in 1969 as part of the Yellow Submarine soundtrack album. David Bowie recorded a single version in 1973 which reached #3 in the UK Singles Chart. The duo split in 1968, with Crane and Kinsley both going on to front a number of other bands (see below). Sorrow is a song first recorded by The McCoys. ... “B-Sides” redirects here. ... {Disambiguation} The McCoys were a pop group started in Union City, Indiana, U.S., in 1962. ... Its All Too Much is a song by The Beatles which first appeared on the 1969 Yellow Submarine film soundtrack album. ... For the song, see Yellow Submarine (song). ... In film formats, the soundtrack is the physical area of the film which records the synchronized sound. ... An album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. ... David Bowie (pronounced ) (born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947) is an iconic English musician, actor, producer, arranger, and audio engineer. ... “British Hit Singles” redirects here. ...

Tony Crane and The Merseybeats

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Liverpool Express

Under the banner Liverpool Express, Kinsley returned to the UK Singles Chart in the summer of 1976, with the Top 20 single, "You Are My Love". This group enjoyed moderate chart success for the next couple of years. Liverpool Express is a 1970s British rock band. ... For other uses, see Summer (disambiguation). ...

The Merseybeats re-formed

Kinsley and Crane re-formed the Merseybeats in 1993, and after celebrating 45 years in the music business (in 2006) they still continue to tour and perform live on the successful 'Sixties circuit', and at venues in the UK, and across Europe. For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ...

Death of John Banks

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The Merseybeats discography

Singles

• 1963 Fontana – "It's Love That Really Counts" / "The Fortune Teller"
• 1963 Fontana – "I Think of You" / "Mr. Moonlight"
• 1964 Fontana – "Don’t Turn Around" / "Really Mystified"
• 1964 Fontana – "Wishin' and Hopin'" / "Milkman"
• 1964 Fontana – "Last Night (I Made a Little Girl Cry)" / "Send Me Back"
• 1965 Fontana – "Don’t Let it Happen to Us" / "It Would Take a Long Long Time"
• 1965 Fontana – "I Love You Yes I Do" / "Good Good Lovin'"
• 1965 Fontana – "I Stand Accused" / "All My Life"

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EPs

• 1964 Fontana – "The Merseybeats On Stage"
• 1963 Fontana – "The Merseybeats" / "I Think of You"
• 1964 Fontana – "Wishin' & Hopin'"
• 1966 Fontana – "I Think of You" (French)

LPs

• 1963 Oriole – This Is Merseybeat
• 1964 Fontana – The Merseybeats
• 1966 Wing – The Merseybeats
• 1977 Look – The Merseybeats Greatest Hits
• 1978 Crane Productions – Tony Crane sings Elvis Presley
• 1982 Edsel – The Merseybeats Beats & Ballads

CDs

• 1990 Fontana – The Merseybeats
• 1992 Trace – The Merseybeats
• 1993 Amadeus – I’ll Get You
• 1993 Amadeus – I’ll Get You (Extended)
• 1996 Javelin – The Merseybeats
• 1997 Karussell – The Very Best of the Merseybeats
• 1999 Crane – The Merseybeats Greatest Hits
• 2002 Bear Family Records – The Merseybeats I Think of You
• 2003 Crane – The Merseybeats Greatest Hits
• 2003 Merseybeat – Anniversary Tour 2003
  • 12-track compilation with The Swinging Blue Jeans and The Fourmost; The Merseybeats' four tracks - "Sorrow" / "This Time" / "Don't Ask Me to be Friends" / "Poor Boy From Liverpool"
• 2003 This Time – "This Time" / "Don't Ask Me to Be Friends" / "Poor Boy From Liverpool"

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Cassette

• 1977 Crane Productions – The Merseybeats Greatest Hits

Videos

• 1999 – The Merseybeats In Concert
• 1999 – Tony Crane Sings Elvis

The Merseys discography

• 1966 Fontana – "Sorrow" / "Some Other Day"
• 1966 Fontana – "So Sad About Us" / "Love Will Continue"
• 1966 Fontana – "Rhythm of Love" / "Is it Love"
• 1966 Fontana – "Rhythm of Love" (EP)
• 1967 Fontana – "The Cat" / "Change of Heart"
• 1967 Fontana – "Penny in My Pocket" / "I Hope You're Happy"
• 1968 Fontana – "Lovely Loretta" / "Loretta Dreaming"
• 1973 Philips – "Sorrow" / "I Think of You"

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The Merseys under the pseudonym The Crackers

• 1968 Fontana – "Honey Do" / "It Happens All The Time"

Liverpool Express discography

• 1976 Warner Bros. – "You Are My Love"
• 1976 Warner – "Hold Tight"
• 1976 Warner – "Every Man Must Have a Dream"
• 1977 Warner – "Dreamin'"

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References

• Guinness Book of British Hit Singles - 16th Edition - ISBN 978-0-85112-190-1
• Guinness Book of British Hit Albums - 7th Edition - ISBN 978-0-85112-619-7

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External links

• The Merseybeats Official Website
• The Merseybeats biography at AMG