The Undertakers, originally hailed from Wallasey (over the River Mersey from Liverpool), worked all the Merseyside ‘Jive Hives’,
building up a reputation as a powerhouse group.
Their repertoire of US hit releases included various elements of Soul, R&B and Rock ‘n’ Roll. They invested the money from gigs
into equipment and are believed to be the first group in the country with an all Gibson guitar line-up and also the first to use a
100 watt P.A. After some early personnel changes the settled line up was Jackie Lomax - Bass Guitar/Vocals, Brian Jones -
Sax/Vocals, Geoff Nugent - Rhythm Guitar/Vocals, Chris Huston - Lead Guitar/Vocals and Bugs Pemberton – Drums.
The Undertakers signed with Pye records in 1963 who failed to capture their stage excitement on record. Along with the Beatles
and the Big Three, they were considered the best ‘Hard Rockers’ around. The groups of Merseyside knew what music
teenagers wanted to hear but the London A&R men, with no idea of how to appeal to them, insisted on telling the groups what
to record. Pye, in particular Tony Hatch, made ’Mashed Potatoes’ the ‘B’ side of their debut disc with ‘Everybody Loves A
Lover’ the ‘A’ side. For their second release, The Undertakers wanted ‘Money’ as the ‘A’ side but Pye made ‘What About Us’ the
‘A’ side, they were allowed to choose the third record and released ‘Just A Little Bit’ which entered the charts. The fourth and
final recording for Pye was ‘If You Don’t Come Back’ , it started to move up the charts but unfortunately this coincided with the
annual holidays for the record producing plant so no more copies were pressed making it impossible for them to have a chart
hit.
Some time later, disillusioned with the British music scene, they decided to try their luck in America, Geoff Nugent remained in
Liverpool. Jackie Lomax signed with Apple Records, but didn’t find success and moved to Los Angeles. Bugs Pemberton and
Chris Huston settled in America, Chris became a successful record producer and recording studio designer. Brian Jones went
on to play with various bands including Garry Glitter’s Glitter Band. Geoff Nugent, Jackie Lomax and Bugs Pemberton are
sadly no longer with us, but Brian Jones keeps the flame alive with the current line-up featuring some of Liverpool’s finest
musicians.
Take me to the Casbah
THE CASBAH COFFEE CLUB
8 Haymans Green
Liverpool
L12 7JG
E: roag@petebest.com
T: 0151 280 3519
LIVERPOOL EXPRESS WITH BILLY KINSLEY…
THE UNDERTAKERS WITH BRIAN “SAX” JONES…
KARL TERRY & THE CRUISERS ”THE SHEIK OF SHAKE”…
THE CONNECTION (BEATLES TRIBUTE) WITH ROAG BEST…
THE DIZZY MISS LIZZYS…
FEATURING
BESTFEST 10
THE PETE BEST BAND
STARRING…
HUFFMAN AND SPENCE
KARL TERRY & THE CRUISERS
Performing since 1957 “The Sheik of Shake” is still going strong at 76 years young, His energetic gymnastic
performances put the “Yoof” to shame. Still Rockin’ around the world, Karl is a regular in Hamburg where is
regarded as one of the “Gods” of Rock ’n’ Roll. Karl puts his everlasting energy down to lots and beer and at
least 20 ciggies a day. Karl’s roots are firmly in the Pre-Beatles era of Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll playing the songs
of Bill Haley, Eddie Cochran, Ray Charles and Elvis Presley. Karl was part of probably the greatest rock ‘n’ Roll
band ever one night at the Litherland Town Hall when Karl got together with The Beatles (John Lennon,
George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Pete Best) and Gerry & The Pacemakers (Gerry Marsden, Les Maguire,
Freddie Marsden) for a special night of music.
THE CONNECTION (BEATLES TRIBUTE)
Doors Open 5 p.m
LIVERPOOL EXPRESS
Licensed Bar and Food available
DIZZY MISS LIZZYS
Karl’s first Gig
You may recognise a member of the Lizzys from his days as the lead guitarist of
The Prodigy-Gizz Butt. When Gizz isn’t being a Fire Starter he sometimes has fun
with the Lizzys indulging one of his other passions the Beatles. Worth watching to
see him in a Beatles suit.
Every Man Must Have A Dream - Liverpool Express
In 1975 Billy Kinsley and three friends he had been playing soccer with over the years, Roger Scott Craig, Tony Coates, and
Derek Cashin, joined together to create Liverpool Express. The songwriting partnership of Billy and Roger developed when
they started getting together in a small rehearsal room at the Bluecoat Chambers in down town Liverpool to write and arrange
some of the bands early material.
Before long the band recorded their first album Tracks produced by their manager Hal Carter who had personally managed
many other successful musical acts including Billy Fury, Eddie Cochran, Marty Wilde, Brenda Lee, and Johnny Burnette. Hal
negotiated a recording deal for the band with Warner Brothers Records and within a matter of six months they had several hit
records across Europe including You Are My Love, Every Man Must Have a Dream, Dreamin”, Smile and Hold Tight”.
But their greatest success came in South America where they scored three consecutive Top Ten hits and toured in 1977, one
of the first bands to play in the huge sport stadiums in Brazil. Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Airport, the band was greeted by
thousands of hysterical fans. “It was quite a shock for us to be welcomed to Brazil by so many screaming fans. In fact, we thought
someone famous was on our flight and we had no clue what was going on”, said Billy Kinsley about the experience.
The bands success continued when they toured with Rod Stewart throughout Europe and in 1978 Prince Charles specifically
requested that Liverpool Express perform for him at a Royal Gala Performance held at the Empire Theatre in Liverpool. The
band were introduced to the Prince and photographed with him before the show.
A second album Dreamin, was released and in late 1978 drummer Pete Kircher joined the band and participated in the
recording of the third album LEX which was produced by Tommy Boyce and Richard Hartley. The cover of this album featured
the soon-to-be-famous model Jerry Hall who later married Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones. Liverpool Express continued to
tour, appear on the major TV shows of that era (such as Top of the Pops, Supersonic and Its a Knockout), participate in a
multitude of charity events, and play at major venues throughout England, Scandinavia, and Europe.
In 1979, another soccer friend, drummer John Ryan, joined the band in place of Pete Kircher who departed to work with Status
Quo. In the early 80s, Liverpool guitarist Kenny Parry joined the band, Roger emigrated to America and John Ryan never
returned home to England after touring down under in Australia. Billy and Kenny continued working together with Dave
Goldberg on keyboards and Brian Rawling on drums and released the single So What in 1983. Brian, who now lives in America,
went on to produce Chers mega-hit Believe as well as Now That You’re Gone for Mike & the Mechanics and Ricky Martins
Private Emotion.
Roger, who currently operates his own music production company in California, has achieved great success with bands such as
Fortune, Harlan Cage and 101 South. Billy, who still lives in his home-town of Liverpool, continues to tour with The
Merseybeats who have been named the most popular 60s touring band for four years in a row by English fans. He owns and
operates Fedora Street Studios where he has recorded CDs for the Cavern Club Class of 64, Radio Merseyside and The Pete
Best Band.
In an interview with the BBC in 1991, Paul McCartney, one of Billy’s old friends from the early Cavern Club days, picked You Are
My Love as one of his all-time favourite songs quite a tribute for the band coming from one of the greatest songwriters of all
time.
The current line-up comprises of: Billy Kinsley (bass guitar, vocals); Kenny Parry (guitar, vocals); Dave Goldberg
(keyboards, vocals) and Dave’s son, Adam on drums.
1964 Compilation - The Undertakers
Cigarettes, Cold Beer & Sexy Ladies
Who are “The Connection”?
Roag Best is unique in Beatles History. He is the only person in the world that can make the claim to the fact that his brother played
in the Beatles and his father was Neil Aspinall the Managing Director of Apple who worked for the Fab Four for more than forty
years
A seasoned performer in his own right, Roag is no stranger to the genre and is among a handful of artists who can claim to have
toured the world alongside a Beatle, brother Pete.
Roag has recorded five albums, written the best seller “The True Beginnings” and has produced a documentary “Best Of The Beatles”
He is the proud owner of the Casbah Coffee Club, one of the few authentic Beatles venues remaining in the world.
A dynamic drummer himself, Roag founded The Beatles Connection concentrating on the BIG Beatles production numbers rarely
heard live, I Am The Walrus, Strawberry Fields, All You Need Is Love. It goes without saying all the old Beatles favourites are included
in this spectacular sound and visual experience.
A Must See for Beatles fans everywhere.
The Beatles Connection…waiting to take you away on a roller coaster ride back to those diamond days of the Beatles years
BUY TICKETS £27.50 each
Only a limited number of tickets are available. All previous shows
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Take me to the Casbah
THE CASBAH COFFEE CLUB
8 Haymans Green
Liverpool
L12 7JG
E: roag@petebest.com
T: 0151 280 3519
THE UNDERTAKERS 60S LEGENDS
Take me to the Casbah
THE CASBAH COFFEE CLUB
8 Haymans Green
Liverpool
L12 7JG
E: roag@petebest.com
T: 0151 280 3519
STARRING…
THE UNDERTAKERS featuring BRIAN “SAX” JONES
One of Liverpool’s most iconic bands featuring founder member Brian “Sax” Jones who is regarded as one of the world’s best Sax players.
Directions to the Casbah
Doors Open 5 p.m
BESTFEST 10
LIVERPOOL EXPRESS WITH BILLY KINSLEY…
THE UNDERTAKERS WITH BRIAN “SAX” JONES…
KARL TERRY & THE CRUISERS…”THE SHEIK OF SHAKE”
THE CONNECTION (BEATLES TRIBUTE) WITH ROAG BEST…
THE DIZZY MISS LIZZYS…
FEATURING
THE PETE BEST BAND
STARRING…
Licensed bar and Food available
LIVERPOOL EXPRESS
In 1975 Billy Kinsley and three friends he had been playing soccer with over the
years, Roger Scott Craig, Tony Coates, and Derek Cashin, joined together to
create Liverpool Express. The songwriting partnership of Billy and Roger
developed when they started getting together in a small rehearsal room at the
Bluecoat Chambers in down town Liverpool to write and arrange some of the
bands early material.
Before long the band recorded their first album Tracks produced by their
manager Hal Carter who had personally managed many other successful musical
acts including Billy Fury, Eddie Cochran, Marty Wilde, Brenda Lee, and Johnny
Burnette. Hal negotiated a recording deal for the band with Warner Brothers
Records and within a matter of six months they had several hit records across
Europe including You Are My Love, Every Man Must Have a Dream, Dreamin”,
Smile and Hold Tight”.
But their greatest success came in South America where they scored three
consecutive Top Ten hits and toured in 1977, one of the first bands to play in
the huge sport stadiums in Brazil. Arriving at Rio de Janeiro Airport, the band was
greeted by thousands of hysterical fans. “It was quite a shock for us to be welcomed
to Brazil by so many screaming fans. In fact, we thought someone famous was on our
flight and we had no clue what was going on”, said Billy Kinsley about the
experience.
The bands success continued when they toured with Rod Stewart throughout
Europe and in 1978 Prince Charles specifically requested that Liverpool Express
perform for him at a Royal Gala Performance held at the Empire Theatre in
Liverpool. The band were introduced to the Prince and photographed with him
before the show.
A second album Dreamin, was released and in late 1978 drummer Pete Kircher
joined the band and participated in the recording of the third album LEX which
was produced by Tommy Boyce and Richard Hartley. The cover of this album
featured the soon-to-be-famous model Jerry Hall who later married Mick Jagger
of The Rolling Stones. Liverpool Express continued to tour, appear on the major
TV shows of that era (such as Top of the Pops, Supersonic and Its a Knockout),
participate in a multitude of charity events, and play at major venues throughout
England, Scandinavia, and Europe.
In 1979, another soccer friend, drummer John Ryan, joined the band in place of
Pete Kircher who departed to work with Status Quo. In the early 80s, Liverpool
guitarist Kenny Parry joined the band, Roger emigrated to America and John
Ryan never returned home to England after touring down under in Australia. Billy
and Kenny continued working together with Dave Goldberg on keyboards and
Brian Rawling on drums and released the single So What in 1983. Brian, who now
lives in America, went on to produce Cher’s mega-hit Believe as well as Now That
Youre Gone for Mike & the Mechanics and Ricky Martins Private Emotion.
Roger, who currently operates his own music production company in California,
has achieved great success with bands such as Fortune, Harlan Cage and 101
South. Billy, who still lives in his home town of Liverpool, continues to tour with
The Merseybeats who have been named the most popular 60s touring band for
four years in a row by English fans. He owns and operates Fedora Street Studios
where he has recorded CDs for the Cavern Club Class of 64, Radio Merseyside
and The Pete Best Band.
In an interview with the BBC in 1991, Paul McCartney, one of Billy’s old friends
from the early Cavern Club days, picked You Are My Love as one of his all-time
favourite songs quite a tribute for the band coming from one of the greatest
songwriters of all time.
The current line-up comprises of: Billy Kinsley (bass guitar, vocals); Kenny
Parry (guitar, vocals); Dave Goldberg (keyboards, vocals) and Dave’s son,
Adam on drums.
Every Man Must Have A Dream - Liverpool Express
THE UNDERTAKERS - 60’S LEGENDS
1964 Compilation- The Undertakers
HUFFMAN AND SPENCE
KARL TERRY & THE CRUISERS
Performing since 1957 “The Sheik of Shake” is
still going strong at 76 years young, His
energetic gymnastic performances put the
“Yoof” to shame. Still Rockin’ around the world,
Karl is a regular in Hamburg where is regarded
as one of the “Gods” of Rock ’n’ Roll. Karl puts
his everlasting energy down to lots and beer
and at least 20 ciggies a day. Karl’s roots are
firmly in the Pre-Beatles era of Liverpool Rock ‘n’ Roll playing the
songs of Bill Haley, Eddie Cochran, Ray Charles and Elvis Presley.
Karl was part of probably the greatest rock ‘n’ Roll band ever one
night at the Litherland Town Hall when Karl got together with The
Beatles (John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Pete Best)
and Gerry & The Pacemakers (Gerry Marsden, Les Maguire, Freddie
Marsden) for a special night of music.
Karl’s first Gig
Cigarettes, Cold Beer &Sexy Ladies
THE CONNECTION (BEATLES TRIBUTE)
DIZZY MISS LIZZYS
You may recognise a member of the Lizzys from his days as the lead guitarist of
The Prodigy-Gizz Butt. When Gizz isn’t being a Fire Starter he sometimes has fun
with the Lizzys indulging one of his other passions the Beatles. Worth watching to
see him in a Beatles suit.
Who are “The Connection”?
Roag Best is unique in Beatles History. He is the only person in the world that
can make the claim to the fact that his brother played in the Beatles and his
father was Neil Aspinall the Managing Director of Apple who worked for the Fab
Four for more than forty years
A seasoned performer in his own right, Roag is no stranger to the genre and is
among a handful of artists who can claim to have toured the world alongside a
Beatle, brother Pete.
Roag has recorded five albums, written the best seller “The True Beginnings”
and has produced a documentary “Best Of The Beatles”
He is the proud owner of the Casbah Coffee Club, one of the few authentic
Beatles venues remaining in the world.
A dynamic drummer himself, Roag founded The Beatles Connection
concentrating on the BIG Beatles production numbers rarely heard live, I Am
The Walrus, Strawberry Fields, All You Need Is Love. It goes without saying all
the old Beatles favourites are included in this spectacular sound and visual
experience.
A Must See for Beatles fans everywhere.
The Beatles Connection…waiting to take you away on a roller coaster ride back
to those diamond days of the Beatles years
The Undertakers, originally hailed from Wallasey (over the River Mersey
from Liverpool), worked all the Merseyside ‘Jive Hives’, building up a
reputation as a powerhouse group.
Their repertoire of US hit releases included various elements of Soul, R&B
and Rock ‘n’ Roll. They invested the money from gigs into equipment and
are believed to be the first group in the country with an all Gibson guitar
line-up and also the first to use a 100 watt P.A. After some early
personnel changes the settled line up was Jackie Lomax - Bass
Guitar/Vocals, Brian Jones - Sax/Vocals, Geoff Nugent - Rhythm
Guitar/Vocals, Chris Huston - Lead Guitar/Vocals and Bugs Pemberton –
Drums.
The Undertakers signed with Pye records in 1963 who failed to capture
their stage excitement on record. Along with the Beatles and the Big
Three, they were considered the best ‘Hard Rockers’ around. The groups
of Merseyside knew what music teenagers wanted to hear but the
London A&R men, with no idea of how to appeal to them, insisted on
telling the groups what to record. Pye, in particular Tony Hatch, made
’Mashed Potatoes’ the ‘B’ side of their debut disc with ‘Everybody Loves
A Lover’ the ‘A’ side. For their second release, The Undertakers wanted
‘Money’ as the ‘A’ side but Pye made ‘What About Us’ the ‘A’ side, they
were allowed to choose the third record and released ‘Just A Little Bit’
which entered the charts. The fourth and final recording for Pye was ‘If
You Don’t Come Back’ , it started to move up the charts but
unfortunately this coincided with the annual holidays for the record
producing plant so no more copies were pressed making it impossible for
them to have a chart hit.
Some time later, disillusioned with the British music scene, they decided
to try their luck in America, Geoff Nugent remained in Liverpool. Jackie
Lomax signed with Apple Records, but didn’t find success and moved to
Los Angeles. Bugs Pemberton and Chris Huston settled in America,
Chris became a successful record producer and recording studio
designer. Brian Jones went on to play with various bands including Garry
Glitter’s Glitter Band. Geoff Nugent, Jackie Lomax and Bugs Pemberton
are sadly no longer with us, but Brian Jones keeps the flame alive with
the current line-up featuring some of Liverpool’s finest musicians.
Cigarettes, Cold Beer & Sexy Ladies
