Gerry Marsden
Also Known As: Gerry & the Pacemakers
Biography: Gerard Marsden MBE (24 September 1942 - 3 January 2021) was an English musician and television personality, best known for being leader of the Merseybeat band Gerry and the Pacemakers.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Toxteth, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
Birthday: September 24, 1942
Deathday: January 03, 2021
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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The History of Rock 'n' Roll
Overview: The history of rock n' roll and pop music are explored are explored via interviews and footage of well-known music stars.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-06
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Sounds of Liverpool at the BBC
Overview: It’s the city that gave birth to The Beatles, inspired Gerry to ride that ferry, and spawned Bunnymen and Atomic Kittens. Now with all eyes – and ears – on Liverpool for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, a look into the BBC’s archives for a selection of performances from some of Merseyside’s biggest and best-loved musical stars.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-05-06
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Ferry Cross the Mersey
Overview: Gerry and Fred Marsden, Les McGuire, and Les "Chad" Chadwick portray themselves in a romp through the early-1960s Liverpool Beat Scene. Art students by day and musicians by night, the boys' big break comes by winning a local talent contest. But first, they must retrieve their instruments, which have been mistakenly carried to the airport.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-02-10
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Brian Epstein: Inside the Fifth Beatle
Overview: Get to know the mastermind behind The Beatles’ worldwide domination, from an unknown Liverpool band to uncontested modern musical icons.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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The Brian Epstein Story
Overview: Documentary on the life of Brian Epstein, the man who brought The Beatles to fame. A Documentary examining the turbulent life and career of Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Gay when homosexuality was illegal, a gambler, shopkeeper and failed actor, he was also pop king with a Midas touch who, in the 60s, was as well known as the band he managed. Broadcast in two episodes on the BBC Series Arena
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-12-25
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Liverpool Nativity
Overview: Inspired by The Manchester Passion, Liverpool Nativity employs the city's great musical heritage as the soundtrack to a contemporary music drama set in a fictitious state, a tale as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago. The live event tells the intimate personal story of a pregnant young girl set against a backdrop of political tension and unrest and stars a host of well- known Liverpool actors and personalities.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Music Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-16
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Rare and Unseen: The Beatles
Overview: The Beatles. Their story is told for the very first time using original rare film and video of the band, including home movies, concert footage, newsreels and photographs from private collections. There are also interviews with those who surrounded the band, and those who were there from the very start. Also included is an exclusive interview with fan and star in his own right, Phil Collins. For the first time we can see The Beatles relaxed, at play, on and off stage, on film and is a rare glimpse inside the lives of four musicians who shook the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-04-08
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The Compleat Beatles
Overview: Now, for the first time, you can re-live the Beatles legends with this stunning 2-hour musical “Rockumentary”. It’s all there from the wild exuberance of the early Cavern Club days through eight incredible years, to the grim finality of “Let It Be”. See John, Paul, George and Ringo in performance, on tour, in films, recording with George Martin and in rare footage never before seen. Narrated by Malcom McDowell.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-10-01
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I Was There: When the Beatles Played the Cavern
Overview: I Was There…When the Beatles Played The Cavern tells the story of the underground venue which has become synonymous with one of the world’s greatest bands – The Beatles. The programme includes rare archive footage of the Cavern Club in the sixties, including film of The Beatles performing ‘Some Other Guy’ at the club. On 9 February 1961, having recently returned to Liverpool from performing in Hamburg, The Beatles played at The Cavern for the first of nearly 300 appearances at the club. By the time they played their last gig there, Beatlemania had swept Britain and the band was conquering the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-02-09
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You'll Never Walk Alone
Overview: Documentary about the song “You'll Never Walk Alone,” the most famous sports anthem of the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2017-05-18
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The T.A.M.I. Show
Overview: Hailed by one music reviewer as "the grooviest, wildest, slickest hit ever to pound the screen," "The T.A.M.I. Show" is an unrelenting rock spectacular starring some of the greatest pop performers of the 60s. These top recording idols – representing the musical moods of London, Liverpool, Hollywood and Detroit – packed the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium with 2,600 screaming fans and virtually brought down the house. This is the cinematic record of that electrifying event.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-11-14
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