The Mersey Wreckers

Lol was born 17/8/1940 in Wallasey which was a surprise to his mother who was in Hull at the time. He was educated at St. Anselm’s College, Birkenhead. He has worked as an L.G.O., Fireman, Industrial Author, Stock Controller, Technical Clerk, Rep. and Teacher. He is married to Mary and has one son, Laurence. He likes L.F.C., good music, sausages, pies and lager. He dislikes pretentious people. He started the Wreckers Folk Group in 1964.

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Born on Merseyside in 1943 Steve was educated locally before going off to Bradford University, where he studied Tetley bitter, Indian curries and Bradford girls. He played in several bands over the years and joined The Mersey Wreckers in 1978. Steve is married to Janice & they have four children from their first marriages, Sarah, Scott, Matthew & Sally. He played rugby and tennis & is a keen but ungifted golfer!

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Dave, born in 1941 in Wallasey, met Lol at Marymount primary school chasing girls around the bike sheds. They have been friends ever since. A year after Lol he moved to St Anselm’s College - a case of age before beauty! Dave was a founder member of The Wreckers Folk Group. He is married to Sue and has two sons, Mark and John. Employed by Royal Insurance he retired early and enjoys lengthy trips to France. Dave loves good music and is a passionate supporter of Tranmere Rovers.

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