People Open DS/UK/14000 Gerry and the Pacemakers (1959-1966) Gerry and the Pacemakers 1959-1966 Group (Male) DS/UK/17264 British merseybeat and rock and roll group Gerry and the Pacemakers were a British Merseybeat and rock and roll group prominent during the 1960s. In common with the Beatles, they came from Liverpool, were managed by Brian Epstein and recorded by George Martin. They are most remembered for being the first act to reach number one in the UK Singles Chart with their first three single releases. This record was not equalled for 20 years, until the mid-1980s success of fellow Liverpool band Frankie Goes to Hollywood. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHdroberts 3/18/2014 RAHAKirkbride 5/22/2023 c6f2ee08-6e80-4aeb-ac11-0e58300a165b