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I had to wait six months to get this interview. Not because The Searchers were difficult - far from it - they are the most obliging band you could wish to meet, but for the first half of 2007 they were touring in Australia, New Zealand, the UK (about 80 dates headlining the Solid Silver Sixties tour), Canada and the USA.

I finally caught up with them backstage in Weymouth, where Frank Allen generously chatted for nearly 30 minutes about their history,and what he’s up to today 

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In 1962, Decca records famously signed The Tremeloes in preference to The Beatles, although having heard what The Beatles recorded for their audition I’m not surprised. So in 1962, The Tremeloes started recording for Decca, having their first hit, Twist And Shout in 1963. They continued having hits right through until the 70s.

Dave Munden has been drummer and vocalist since the band started out in 1958, and in this interview we’ll here him talk about the split with Brian Poole, the story behind the no1 hit Yellow River, and their superb recording of Words in the 80s.

This interview was originally broadcast on My Generation Radio at www.sixtiesradio.co.uk

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