THE Searchers will be headlining at Northwich Memorial Hall, on Saturday, September 6, giving their ever-increasing fans a great opportunity to enjoy the music, including well-known hits and rarely seen acoustic pieces

In 1962 The Searchers were four youngsters making a few extra pounds playing gigs around their hometown of Liverpool, providing the backing for local Country and Western singer, Johnny Sandon.

One year later, the singer having left to further his solo career, The Searchers found themselves at number one in the British Charts with Sweets For My Sweet.

The Beatles had started the Mersey boom and most of the other combos from the north of England followed to form what was to become a decade of golden British pop music.

The Searchers created their own highly individual sound, which later influenced a host of performers who were just beginning to make their way into music.

Back in 1962 the line up was John McNally, Chris Curtis, Tony Jackson and Mike Pender.

These four took the plunge by throwing in their jobs, packing up their bags and trudging off to Hamburg to the now famous Star Club.

They ate and slept music alongside a host of other musicians.

The new line-up of John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James and Eddie Rothe is proving to be just as successful.

Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets cost £15.50.

ecummins@guardiangrp.co.uk