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Allen has continued to perform with the group since their revival in 2023. Allen wrote a book of touring recollections called Travelling Man in 1999. [7] His definitive and detailed biography of the Searchers entitled The Searchers And Me – A History of the Legendary Sixties Hitmakers was published in April 2009. [8]
The current lineup consists of McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Richie Burns. Allen told The Independent that The Searchers initially decided to call it a day in 2019, after growing weary ...
The Searchers are an English Merseybeat group who flourished during the British Invasion of the 1960s. [1] [2] The band's hits include a remake of the Drifters' 1961 hit, "Sweets for My Sweet"; "Sugar and Spice" (written by their producer Tony Hatch); remakes of Jackie DeShannon's "Needles and Pins" and "When You Walk in the Room"; a cover of the Orlons' "Don't Throw Your Love Away"; and a ...
Sounds Like Searchers is the fourth studio album by the English rock band The Searchers and the group's first LP featuring singer and bass player Frank Allen.Album features title track of the band's UK No.1 EP "Bumble Bee" as well as cover versions of some well known tracks written or co-written by Burt Bacharach, John Barry or Jackie DeShannon.
The Searchers were booked to appear on Thank Your Lucky Stars with the song, Frank Allen missed the show while he was in the Bahamas. To resolve the situation the bass player with the folk group The Settlers deputised for him, standing way back in the line-up, in shadow and with no close-ups.
Despite previous album, Searchers, was a flop in the UK, it was a moderate commercial success in the US and that opened door for a follow-up on the Sire Records.The general feeling in the company was that, there was a need for an extra depth and edge to any new product, and the American producer Ed Stasium was brought in to add the missing elements. [1]
The Searchers. Mike Pender – lead guitar, lead vocals, backing vocals; John McNally – rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals; Frank Allen – bass, lead and backing vocals; Chris Curtis – drums, lead and backing vocals; Additional musicians and production. Tony Hatch – producer, piano; Ray Prickett – Recording engineer
Searchers were using electronic devices and cameras as surface digging continued with the use of heavy equipment, Bacha said. In the coming days, they plan to greatly widen the surface hole, with ...