Gerry Marsden

Gerard Marsden MBE (24 September 1942 – 3 January 2021) was an English pop rock singer-songwriter, guitarist and television personality. He was best known for being leader of the Merseybeat band Gerry and the Pacemakers.

Gerry Marsden MBE
Marsden in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Gerard Marsden
Born	(1942-09-24)24 September 1942 Toxteth, Liverpool, England
Died	3 January 2021(2021-01-03) (aged 78) Liverpool, England
Genres	Merseybeat rock pop British rock and roll
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, television personality
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1959–1966 (group) 1966–2018 (solo)
Labels	Columbia (UK) Laurie (US)
Website	www.gerryandthepacemakers.co.uk

Marsden died on 3 January 2021 at the age of 78 from a heart infection in Liverpool.^[1][2]