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Mike Pender
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Not to be confused with Mike Pinder of The Moody Blues.
Michael John Prendergast MBE (born 3 March 1941), known professionally as Mike Pender, is an English singer and guitarist. He was an original founding member of Merseybeat group the Searchers.[1] He is best known as the lead vocalist on many hit singles by the Searchers, including the song "Needles and Pins" and "What Have They Done to the Rain?".
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Birth name | Michael John Prendergast |
Born | (1941-03-03) 3 March 1941 (age 83) Kirkdale, Liverpool, England |
Genres | Rock, pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1950s–present |
Member of | Mike Pender's Searchers |
Formerly of | The Searchers, The Corporation |
Website | mikependersearchers |
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