Gerry and the Pacemakers were an English
beat group prominent during the 1960s. In common with
the Beatles, they came from
Liverpool, were managed by
Brian Epstein, and were 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. Consequently, they stand as the second most successful pop group originating in Liverpool.