Mike Pender
Mike Pender | |
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Pender in 1965 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael John Prendergast |
| Born | 3 March 1941 Kirkdale, Liverpool, England |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1950s–present |
| Member of | Mike Pender's Searchers |
| Formerly of | The Searchers, The Corporation |
| Website | mikependersearchers |
Michael John Prendergast MBE (born 3 March 1941), known professionally by the stage name Mike Pender, is an English musician. He was an original founding member of Merseybeat group the Searchers. He is best known as the lead vocalist on many hit singles by the Searchers, including the song "Needles and Pins" and "What Have They Done to the Rain?".