Posted March 23Mar 23 The longest running band in pop history The Searchers are calling it a day with a final show at the Glastonbury festivalBBC NewsThe Searchers to end 68-year stint with debut at GlastonburyKnown as the "longest-running band in pop history", The Searchers' hits included Sweets For My Sweet.
March 23Mar 23 They've not released any new music in decades that I'm aware of, but theyve been gigging throughout. I was aware they were calling it a day, and was buying tickets to a local gig a few weeks back when I realised they had already effectively split up and it sounded like a tribute act, so I didn't go. Glasto is a great reason and way to end on though! I don't imagine they will do that U2 song (arf!) but it would be nice if Don't Throw Your Love Away, Needles and Pins, and some of their other jangly beat music got a small push as they've effectively been all but forgotten by the world outside the fanbase. It might feel like another century (OK it was another century!) but it's my childhood and there's not much original left of it now, sadly! Just a few solo performers with add-ons effectively.
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