John McNally (musician)

John McNally
McNally in 2015, performing with his Rickenbacker 620/12 guitar.
Background information
Born (1941-08-30) 30 August 1941 (age 83)
Walton, Liverpool, England
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active
  • 1957–2019
  • 2023-present
Formerly ofThe Searchers
Spouse
Mary McNally
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(m. 1964)​

John McNally (born 30 August 1941) is an English guitarist.[1] He was a member of The Searchers, a band he formed in 1959, who were a big part of the Mersey sound in the early 1960s. He was the longest serving member of the group, touring in the band from 1957, until their retirement in 2019, as well as their 2023 farewell tour.

  1. ^ Somerville, Christopher (22 May 2008). "Walk of the month: Liverpool and Birkenhead". The Daily Telegraph. London. Retrieved 16 November 2009.