Liverpool: 1980s Music Walking Tour with Guitarist "Nasher"
ID: GYG437510-788610
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Join music icon Brian Nash on a guided walking tour of his hometown, Liverpool. Discover the former haunts of hit bands from the 1980s and hear anecdotes about Frankie Goes to Hollywood's heyday.
Enjoy a trip down memory lane with an icon from the 1980s band, Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Brian 'Nasher' Nash who was the guitarist with the iconic 80s band will take you on a personal journey through his home city of Liverpool.
Starting in Liverpool City centre Brian will lead your group on a personal 2-hour walk around Liverpool giving you not only his own personal story and rise to stardom but also sharing many anecdotes about what really happened during that vibrant period of music history.
You will discover little known places not normally visited on the tourist trail and hear stories not available anywhere else about the 80s and much more.
You will be able to see gig venues, recording studios, pubs, hangouts, and more on this easy slow-paced walk. Limited to a max of 12 people you will have the full attention of Brian and get a fascinating insight into the heady days back in the 80s when Frankie went to Hollywood and beyond.
During the tour you will also get to see the first UK Superclub that changed the face of dance music in the UK. You’ll also see the location of Probe Records home of the second wave of Liverpool groups in the 1970s/1980s and take a visit to the Ministry Rehearsal Rooms where Echo and The Bunnymen, Teardrop Explodes, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Farm, Wah Heat, Black, Flock of Seagulls. The Pale Fountains played.
The tour will conclude with a personal chat with Brian at a pub closely associated with his life in central Liverpool. Here you will have a chance to relax, ask questions, get pictures or memorabilia signed and take selfies.
Highlights
- Guided tour with Nasher from Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- Small group walking tour with a maximum of 12 guests
- Get a selfie with Nasher at the end of the tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet 10 minutes prior to the tour outside the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Mount St L1 9HF (approx 15-min walk from Lime Street Station). Meet by the suitcases at the top of Mount St by Hope St. If it rains you can shelter in the entrance area of LIPA 30 seconds walk from the suitcases.
INCLUDED
- Services of Nasher as your tour guide
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.