Throughout the history of popular music – and in particular during “The Swinging 60’s”, the charts have been dominated by groups. These inevitably produced a front man – usually with a distinctive vocal style that became the group’s signature.

Their sound, based on Mike’s 12 string electric guitar playing, and unique vocal harmonies, influenced a generation of groups including The Byrds, Tom Petty, Crosby,Stills,Nash&Young, etc

The first hit Sweets for my Sweet, went straight to number 1 in the summer of 1963. Sugar & Spice quickly followed, and the legend was born.

Mike Pender, as well as playing lead guitar, then took over all lead vocals on the following hits enjoyed by the band, including the classic Needles & Pins, in 1964.

"Mike Pender’s Searchers”, still successfully travel the world, recreating those heady days of the 60’s featuring all the hits, and that special sound that was The Searchers. The 21st Century has found him continually in demand, and as busy as ever.

Singles	E.P.s	Albums
*Sweets For my Sweet*	*Aint Gonna Kiss You*	*When I Get Home*
*Sweet Nuthins*	*Sweets for my Sweet*	*Meet the Searchers*
*Sugar and Spice*	*Hungry for Love*	*Take Me for What I’m Worth*
*Needles and Pins*	*The Searchers Play the System*	*Sugar and Spice*
*Don’t Throw Your Love Away*	*When You Walk In the Room*	*Take It or Leave It*
*Someday We’re Gonna Love Again*	*Bumble Bee*	*It’s Fab! It’s Gear! It’s the Searchers*
*When You Walk In The Room*	*Searchers ‘65*	*Have You Ever Loved Somebody*
*What Have They Done to the Rain*	*Four by Four*	*Sounds Like Searchers*
*Goodbye My Love*	*Take Me For What I’m Worth*	*Popcorn, Double Feature*
*He’s Got No Love*		*Western Union*
		*Smash Hits (Vols 1 & 2)*