Freddie Marsden

Frederick John Marsden (23 November 1940 - 9 December 2006) was an English drummer who was a founding member of the 1960s beat group Gerry and the Pacemakers, alongside his younger brother Gerry Marsden, from 1956 to 1966.
Early life and career
Born in Liverpool, he was best known for being the drummer for Gerry and the Pacemakers, the band led by his younger brother Gerry Marsden. He played on many of their hits such as "You'll Never Walk Alone", "I Like It", and "How Do You Do It?".
Freddie first began playing in a band when he, Gerry, Les Chadwick and Arthur McMahon formed a skiffle group in 1956, named Gerry Marsden and the Mars Bars.
The Pacemakers were managed by Brian Epstein, who was managing the Beatles at the time, in early 1963, and they recorded their first album. How Do You Like It?
Later life and death
After the Pacemakers broke up in 1966, Freddie Marsden became a telephone operator, married Margaret Naylor, became a father, and later opened the Pacemaker driving school in Formby.
On 9 December 2006, Freddie died of cancer at the age of 66. His funeral was held at Our Lady's Church in Formby.

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