John McNally (musician)

John McNally
McNally in 2015, performing with his Rickenbacker 620/12 guitar.
Background information
Born (1941-08-30) 30 August 1941
Walton, Liverpool, England
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active
  • 1955โ€“2019
  • 2023-present
Formerly ofThe Searchers
Spouse
Mary McNally
โ€‹
(m. 1964)โ€‹
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John McNally (born 30 August 1941) is an English guitarist. 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 1955 until their retirement in 2019 as well as their 2023 farewell tour and their final show at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2025.