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.
Library | Shelf Number | Material Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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Kensington Central Library | 782.421660922 | Book | 30116021767452 | Due 10/06/24 |