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Freddie Marsden Passes
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:09 am
by admin
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.
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:31 am
by winston
What a shock that is. Thanks for letting us know Peter.
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:11 am
by admin
I haven't seen it in the papers as yet Brian, but it is a shocker.
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:28 am
by karl_teten
RIP Freddie. Sad news.
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 3:11 pm
by mgauction
Not to make things worse, but hasn't Gerry had some heart problems in the last few years?
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:14 pm
by admin
Yes, Gerry had coronary bypass surgery I believe.
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 5:30 pm
by mgauction
Can't find mention on the net, anywhere.
Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 2:58 am
by admin
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.
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:32 pm
by admin
Here is more about
Freddie.
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:56 pm
by mgauction
Some nice stories! I enjoyed them. Thanks, Peter!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 6:10 pm
by winston
Wow!
That story added a real human dimension to his life after the Pacemakers.
Thanks Peter.