The Searchers

The Searchers were a rock and pop group from Liverpool, England, formed in 1959 as part of the Merseybeat scene. Their sound leaned on bright, tuneful pop built around ringing 12-string guitars and tight harmony vocals, which gave their covers of American R&B songs a distinctly melodic quality. They were among the Liverpool acts who found international success during the British Invasion of the 1960s, charting hits on both sides of the Atlantic.