Gerry Marsden signed contract. 10 January, 1967. 9x12 inches. The importance of this document is that this was the second band ever signed by Brian Epstein, the first being The Beatles. Gerard Marsden MBE was an English singer-songwriter, musician and television personality, best known for being leader of the Merseybeat band Gerry and the Pacemakers. He was the younger brother of fellow band member Freddie Marsden.