The Liverpool Roadrunners were a band that emerged from the burgeoning music scene in 1960s Liverpool. (They were billed either as The Roadrunners or as The Road Runners. The word "Liverpool" has been added to this entry to distinguish them from other bands who subsequently used the name.

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  • The Liverpool Roadrunners were a band that emerged from the burgeoning music scene in 1960s Liverpool. (They were billed either as The Roadrunners or as The Road Runners. The word "Liverpool" has been added to this entry to distinguish them from other bands who subsequently used the name. ) Unlike many of their contemporaries, they specialised in a Chicago/Muddy Waters/Bo Diddley style of Rhythm and Blues - a genre of music which was more popular in the south of England at the time, led by the up-and-coming Rolling Stones. Bill Harry, editor of Mersey Beat, recollects that George Harrison once said that "The Stones are good - almost as good as the Roadrunners". The band was resident at the Hope Hall (now the Everyman Theatre). Here they entertained students from the nearby university and art school. They also took part in "happenings" organised by Liverpool poet Adrian Henri. The band also performed at the Cavern Club. They were invited to support the The Beatles on their last Cavern gig on 3 August, 1963. Two trips were made to Hamburg's Star Club, and two albums were recorded.
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  • The Liverpool Roadrunners were a band that emerged from the burgeoning music scene in 1960s Liverpool. (They were billed either as The Roadrunners or as The Road Runners. The word "Liverpool" has been added to this entry to distinguish them from other bands who subsequently used the name.
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  • Liverpool Roadrunners
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