Pender, real name Michael Prendergast, left the group in 1985 to pursue a solo career and received an MBE for services to ...

The world's oldest pop band have announced their retirement after 68 years with their final show set to come at Glastonbury.

The Merseybeat band, formed by Mike Pender and John McNally ... We can't wait to see our fans again for this incredible final farewell." Bassist and singer Frank Allen, who joined the group in 1964, ...

The band, from left, Tony Jackson, John McNally, Chris Curtis and Mike Pender in December 1963 (PA) PA Archive Bassist and singer Frank Allen, who joined the group in 1964, said: “I have played ...

The Merseybeat band, formed by Mike Pender and John McNally ... on a Merseybeat special for UK audiences in 1963 Bassist and singer Frank Allen, who joined the group in 1964, said: "I have ...

Liverpool pop group The Searchers will end almost 70 years of touring with a final show at the Glastonbury Festival in June. The Merseybeats band, formed by Mike Pender and John McNally in 1957 ...

Pender, real name Michael Prendergast, left the group in 1985 to pursue a solo career and received an MBE for services to music in 2020. The Final Farewell Tour runs from June 14 and will end with ...