The Liverbirds : our life in Britain's first female rock 'n' roll band
by
 
McGlory, Mary.

Title
The Liverbirds : our life in Britain's first female rock 'n' roll band

Author
McGlory, Mary.

ISBN
9780571377022

Personal Author
McGlory, Mary.

Publication Date
2024

Physical Description
320 pages ; 24 cm

Abstract
In the early '60s, four friends from Liverpool formed a band. But this is not the 'fab four' story we know - Mary, Sylvia, Valerie and Pamela - also known as The Liverbirds - were one of the world's first all-female rock'n'roll bands. At an early gig, backstage at the Cavern Club, a young John Lennon told them that 'girls don't play guitars'. But they took that as a challenge. Despite the early scepticism, they won over tough crowds, toured stadiums, recorded two hit albums, and played with the Kinks, Rolling Stones and Chuck Berry - all in the space of just five years. Now, the two surviving members of the band tell their incredible story in full for the first time - capturing a lost era of liberation and rock'n'roll, as they thrived in the vibrant Merseybeat music scene and formed a friendship that has endured through the decades.

Corporate Subject
Liverbirds (Musical group)

Subject Term
Women rock musicians -- England -- Liverpool -- Biography.
 
Rock music -- England -- Liverpool -- History -- 20th century.
 
Biography.

Added Author
Saunders, Sylvia.


LibraryShelf NumberMaterial TypeItem BarcodeStatus
Kensington Central Library782.421660922Book30116021767452Due 10/06/24