'Girls don't play guitars!' The Liverbirds' story

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Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders grew up in 1960s Liverpool when the music scene in the city was thriving. They dreamt of playing music themselves and with two others, formed their own band called The Liverbirds. As an all-female rock'n'roll group they defied 1960s sexism – even from a young John Lennon. Breaking new ground for women in music, they toured the world and played alongside musicians like Chuck Berry and The Rolling Stones. They have written a book called The Liverbirds: Our life in Britain’s first female rock‘n’roll band. Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Sarah Kendal and May Cameron Get in touch: [email protected] or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707 (Photo: The Liverbirds band. Credit: Gunter Zint/K & K Ulf Kruger OHG/Redferns via Getty Images)