Gerry and the Pacemakers with "Jambalaya (On the Bayou)" (Laurie 3271) with some success. By late 1965, their popularity was rapidly declining on both sides of the Atlantic. They disbanded in October 1966, with much of their latter recorded material never released in the UK. Gerry Marsden became a popular cabaret and children's TV entertainer. He reformed the Pacemakers in 1972 with prominent Liverpool musicians Jose McLaughlin, Billy Kinsley and Pete Clarke. This second version of the group, as well as touring internationally, became the only 'Merseybeat' band to ever record for "The John Peel Show" on BBC Radio 1in April 1973. The tracks
Gerry and The Crocodettes earth. The group perform live concerts for children at venues throughout New Zealand. Their live concerts feature original songs and dances woven with educational messages. They have been described as "New Zealand's answer to The Wiggles" Gerry And The Crocodettes have released a CD (2008) and a DVD (2009), both titled "Gerry And The Crocodettes" and are releasing a Christmas CD in 2010 titled "Christmas With The Crocodettes". Gerry and The Crocodettes Gerry And The Crocodettes are a space themed children's musical group formed in New Zealand in 2006 by Gerry Holmes (now Gerry Drummond). The group is led by