About Freddie.
 
Freddie Ryder (b.Self) is a singer/rhythm guitarist from Liverpool. He was part of the 60s ‘Beat Movement’ that spawned a raft of British bands who successfully invaded the US charts from 1964 onwards. 
 
Freddie set out as guitarist for The Bobby Bell Rockers, arguably Liverpool’s first R&R band and was subsequently persuaded to become their vocalist. (One Ritchie Starkey also successfully auditioned, but declined in favour of joining The Beatles). The band’s ever-evolving line-up went on to form Kingsize Taylor and the Dominoes.
 
Meanwhile Freddie had joined up-and-coming talents The Beatcombers and was enjoying a growing fan-base across the Liverpool club circuit. The band debuted at The Cavern and it was here they forged a lasting friendship with The Beatles, often filling in for each other during daytime practice sessions – Freddie regularly covered for Lennon on guitar. 
 
After relocating to London the band was spotted by Billy Fury’s manager Larry Parnes who signed them as The Trends. As their following gained momentum, the Trends became regulars at some of the hottest venues in town, with The Beatles often watching and supporting them at gigs and vice-versa (upon the Beatles’ return from their first US tour, Brian Epstein hosted an exclusive celebration at the Kensington home of pop star Alma Cogan and The Trends were invited to perform).
  
From London they headed off on a tour that took in the renowned Star Club in Hamburg. When they returned they recorded and released two LPs, and covered the Lennon/McCartney song ‘All my loving’ and Motown hits ‘The Way You Do The Things You Do’ and ‘You’re a Wonderful One’. 
 
By the end of 1964 the band had parted. Having been signed by Mercury Records, Freddie went on to forge a solo career, recorded primarily at Abbey Road Studios (where he worked alongside Jimmy Page and Clem Cattini who were both session musicians at the time). Freddie’s collaborations with Jimmy and Clem can be heard on ‘Slow Down’ and ‘The Worst that Could Happen.’ 
 
Aside from his musical career, Freddie was cast as understudy to Sir Cliff Richard’s Aladdin at London’s Palladium Theatre. He has also spent time as Station Producer for the legendary Radio Caroline pirate radio station. He continued to sing and perform throughout his life.