The Searchers
UK
Formed: 1960
Genres: Pop/Rock, Country, Folk
Styles: British Invasion, Psychedelic, Psychedelic/Garage, Power Pop, New Wave, Punk/New Wave, Merseybeat, Folk-Rock, Folk/Country Rock, Folk/Country Rock, Folk/Country Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock, AM Pop, Early Pop/Rock
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Founded in 1957 by John McNally (guitar/vocals), the Searchers were originally one of thousands of skiffle groups formed in the wake of Lonnie Donegan's success with "Rock Island Line." The Searchers' immediate competitors included bands such as the Wreckers and the Confederates, both led by Michael Pender (guitar, vocals), and the Martinis, led by Tony Jackson (guitar/vocals). By 1959, McNally and Pender were working together as a duet; later in the year, Jackson joined as the lead vocalist. After drummer Norman McGarry left the Searchers he w...
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