US EditionBritain’s longest-running pop group announce final concert after 70 years
- The Searchers will retire after nearly 70 years, concluding their career at the Glastonbury Festival on June 27, 2025.
- The band, formed in 1957, is known as Britain's longest-running pop group and has sold over 50 million records.
- Bassist Frank Allen expressed excitement about their debut at Glastonbury, stating it has been an ambition for over 60 years.
- The Searchers had three UK number one hits, including 'Sweets For My Sweet.
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“World’s Longest-Running Pop Group” The Searchers To Leave Stage After 68 Years, With Glastonbury Debut Gig
Legendary UK pop group The Searchers will leave the stage after nearly 70 years, following their debut at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. BBC News reports that the Merseybeats band, which have performed with different line-ups since 1957, will conclude their Final Farewell Tour with their debut gig at the summer festival on June 27 – the band’s “last ever show.” Co-founder John McNally told the BBC: “A Glastonbury debut at 83, can anyone t…
Legendary British act announces plans for retirement after Glastonbury debut: ‘Age slows you down a bit’
The Searchers, widely regarded as the longest-running band in pop history, have announced their retirement after an extraordinary 68-year career.The legendary Merseybeat group, who were contemporaries of The Beatles during the British invasion, have decided to take their final bow.After selling tens of millions of records and filling venues worldwide, the band will conclude their remarkable journey this summer.The band will embark on a "final fa…
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