During the past 18 months, the Merseybeat Story
which is held at
Fort Perch Rock, New
Brighton, home of the famous Tower
Ballroom; has presented many Merseybeat icons in
its monthly event. It consists of talks with
question & answer sessions and live music from
the featured artist. Past participants have
included:
King-Size Taylor, John Gorman (Scaffold), The
Undertakers, Jackie Lomax, Group One with Harry
Prytherch on drums and Faron to name a few.....
The Merseybeat Story is very proud to
announce the inauguration of the 'Merseybeat
Hall of Fame' - Sunday 18th
February 2007. The first Inductee
will be Mr Sam Leach,
in recognition of his life-time work and
services to Beatles and Merseybeat history. He
has a rich history from his early promotions at
The Tower Ballroom, his legendary club
promotions at the Cassanova Club, the Iron Door
Club and the Peppermint Lounge, to his John
Lennon memorial concert at St Georges Plateau,
Liverpool. Today he continues to tour the world
lecturing on Beatles and Merseybeat history.
To present the award we have a special guest, Mr
Johnny Hutchinson (The Big Three).
The master of ceremonies will be
Harry Prytherch (Remo Four, Group
One)
The afternoon will also include a live music set
by a featured artist and concluded with a jam
session.
Robin Bird, son of renowned Wallasey
photographer Bob Bird, has agreed to
display a number of photographs featuring the
Tower Ballroom and many Merseybeat groups.
Sunday 18th
February Admission is £5.00.
Cafe and Bottle Bar
available
Start time 1.00 pm
till 4.00 pm