Tony Crane

Tony Crane was one of the more talented singers and guitarists to emerge from the early-'60s Liverpool beat boom, with a voice reminiscent of Paul McCartney and an aggressive yet lyrical approach to his lead guitar playing, which recalled the work of Gerry Marsden with a little more delicacy. He was also a fair songwriter in the Merseybeats, capable of furnishing catchy B-sides ("Milkman") and album tracks, if not hit material, either on his own or in partnership with the group's second bass player, Johnny Gustafson, during the latter's 11-month tenure with the group during 19...