Sir Paul McCartney has paid tribute to pal and 'music rival' Gerry Marsden. Celebrities and fans have flooded social media with tributes to the singer, who has died at the age of 78.Sir Paul said: "Gerry was a mate from our early days in Liverpool.
He and his group were our biggest rivals on the local scene."His unforgettable performances of You'll Never Walk Alone and Ferry Cross the Mersey remain in many people's hearts as reminders of a joyful time in British music..."My sympathies go to his wife Pauline and family.
See ya, Gerry. I’ll always remember you with a smile. - Paul."The Liverpool-born musician - of Gerry and the Pacemakers fame - passed away following a short illness, having suffered from an infection in his heart.
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