Freddie Marsden Passes

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:09 am

I heard today that Freddie Marsden, Gerry Marsden's brother, passed away due to cancer. He was the original drummer of the group,Gerry and the Pacemakers, who had so many great hits in the 1960s. I believe that he was born on November 23, 1940 which made him 66 years old.

winston · Post by **winston** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:31 am

What a shock that is. Thanks for letting us know Peter.

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:11 am

I haven't seen it in the papers as yet Brian, but it is a shocker.

karl_teten · Post by **karl_teten** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:28 am

RIP Freddie. Sad news.

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:11 pm

Not to make things worse, but hasn't Gerry had some heart problems in the last few years?

admin · Post by **admin** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:14 pm

Yes, Gerry had coronary bypass surgery I believe.

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:30 pm

Can't find mention on the net, anywhere.

admin · Post by **admin** » Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:58 am

Mike: Freddie passed away on Saturday December 9, 2006. The funeral will take place this Friday December 15th in Formby. Freddie had been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Look for something in the Liverpool Echo in the near future.

admin · Post by **admin** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:32 pm

Here is more about Freddie.

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:56 pm

Some nice stories! I enjoyed them. Thanks, Peter!

winston · Post by **winston** » Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:10 pm

Wow!

That story added a real human dimension to his life after the Pacemakers.

Thanks Peter.