The Shakers

Bio:

Experience the ‘Benzedrine beat’ up close and personal, in all its savage glory, with Liverpool’s premier beat merchants, THE SHAKERS. This fab beat combo perform the hits, misses, B-sides and lost classics from the golden age of Merseybeat with a passion and energy not seen since the heady days of the ‘60s beat boom. As Merseybeat and Hamburg legend Kingsize Taylor said after seeing the boys in action, “I haven’t heard a sound like that since the Star-Club in 1962!” Formed in 2005 by drummer Tony, these four lads from Liverpool authentically recreate the look and the sound of those Liverpool days and Hamburg nights, from the Cavern to the Star-Club, where the original Mersey sound was born. They have a twice weekly residency at the world famous Cavern Club, Swingin' Saturdays ('lunchtime session') & Shakin' Sundays where the boys are now established favourites. They made their debut Beatleweek appearance in 2006 to a great reception and have had the honour of opening the festival evey year since, as Liverpool’s beat ambassadors to the worldwide Beatleweek community. Over the last few years, the boys have played far and wide with shows all over the UK and in Europe. Successful headline appearances at the Beatles Day festivals in Switzerland and Italy (including a follow-up appearance at Teatro Adriano in Rome where The Beatles also debuted in the city in 1965), the Atombeat Festival at Alloa Town Hall in Scotland, two successful trips to Bahrain and barnstorming appearances at Liverpool's Beatles Day, have solidified their reputation for the best in beat. Their raw, energetic performances regularly leave audiences shakin' all over, so why not 'turn the hi-fi high and the lights down low', and twist 'n' shout with The Shakers - 'The best Merseybeat group to come out of Liverpool since the 60s!' ('The Beat' magazine) Merseybeat......just like it used to be. ..
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Member Since:

May 24, 2006

Members:

Tony on Drums: Eddie on Guitar and Vocals: Phil on Guitar and Vocals: Martin on Bass Guitar and Vocals.

Influences:

Rock 'n' roll, rhythm 'n' blues, rockabilly, country, skiffle, 60s pop & beat, Merseybeat: Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly & The Crickets, The Coasters, Larry Williams, Arthur Alexander, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley, Joe Meek, Vince Taylor & The Playboys, Billy Fury, Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, Lonnie Donegan, The Shadows, The Ventures, Link Wray, Shane Fenton & The Fentones, early Beatles, early Rolling Stones, early Beach Boys, Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Searchers, Swinging Blue Jeans, Kingsize Taylor & The Dominoes, The Undertakers, The Mojos, Faron's Flamingos, Remo Four, Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas, The Fourmost, Rory Storm & The Hurricanes, The Big Three, Manfred Mann, The Dave Clark Five, The Rapiers, The Kaisers, early Dr. Feelgood.

Record Label:

Unsigned