Gerry and the Pacemakers

[ChrisGeorge]

Hi All

Any experts out there on Gerry and the Pacemakers?

My uncle David Johnson claims he was in the group, yet he was a naughty boy and was sent to a Borstal, while there he was replaced in the group.

Now im told they used to practice in my Nan and grandads yard in Northumberland street. When my Nan died in 1997, a wreath was sent courtesy of the group.

any ideas if i can find anything out on this please?

cheers

Tony

Hi Tony

Not that this is definitive and we all know the downsides of Wikipedia and its volunteer editors, but David Johnson is not listed among the former members of Gerry and the Pacemakers on the Wiki page for the group. Neither did a google search that I made come up with verification. Maybe he sat in with them in the early days? If there is truth in his claim, maybe some website or book on the Merseybeat scene might confirm it? Good luck in trying to find out.

All the best

Chris