Freddie and the Dreamers

Freddie and the Dreamers
Freddie and the Dreamers in 1964. From left to right: Bernie Dwyer, Pete Birrell, Freddie Garrity, Derek Quinn, Roy Crewdson.
Freddie and the Dreamers in 1964. From left to right: Bernie Dwyer, Pete Birrell, Freddie Garrity, Derek Quinn, Roy Crewdson.
Background information
OriginManchester, England
GenresBeat, novelty
Years active1962–2000
LabelsColumbia (EMI) (UK); Capitol, Tower, Mercury (US)
Past membersFreddie Garrity
Roy Crewdson
Derek Quinn
Peter Birrell
Bernie Dwyer

Freddie and the Dreamers were an English beat band that had a number of hit records between 1962 and 1965. The band's stage act was enlivened by the comic antics of Freddie Garrity, who would bounce around the stage with arms and legs flying.