Sylvia Saunders Author

The Liverbirds were one of the world's first all-female rock 'n' roll bands. Consisting of bassist and vocalist Mary McGlory, drummer Sylvia Saunders, vocalist and guitarist Valerie Gell, and guitarist and songwriter Pamela Birch - they started on the Merseybeat music scene in 1963. They achieved success in the UK and Europe, particularly in Germany where they were a top attraction at the Star-Club in Hamburg and reached No.5 in the German charts. The group were active for five years and in that time recorded two hit albums, toured stadiums and played with the Kinks, Rolling Stones and Chuck Berry. Pamela died in 2009 and Valerie in 2016. Mary lives in Hamburg and Sylvia in Lancashire.