Whatever Happened To Ernie Shear?

[captainhaddock]

It is pretty well known, that the Lead guitar part on "Move It" was played by Ernie Shear and not by Hank Marvin. I have often wondered if anyone knows anymore about Ernie Shear?. What other hits did he play on ? Has he ever commented on the possibility that it could have been him and not Hank who became a legend and was he just the slightest bit miffed how things turned out ?

[alewis41]

A member of this site or the previous site was in contact with Ernie very recently. Can't find the thread but someone will know the details.

[Moderne]

I've got a 78 of Norrie Paramor's Orchestra playing 'Johnny Guitar' which actually credits "Ernie Shear: Guitar". It's a fantastic version of a great piece of music. It would be interesting to hear of other recordings featuring his leadwork. Don't forget High Class Baby/My Feet Hit the Ground. Someone asked about him a while ago but I don't think anyone knew of his whereabouts now. As far as I know he's still alive!

Clive

[Martin Page]

I had a search for 'Shear' on this site to see if I could find an extensive thread of some months ago about the man. Although I found several references, it must have been on the last site that the discussion took place.

Martin.

[Arpeggio]

Very little about Ernie Shear on the Internet. All I can recall from previous discussions is that he's now retired - but still alive and well.

Bests....Rob

[Bluesnote]

So if he is still alive he could possibly be wondering like maybe the Beatles drummer previous to Ringo........What if????

[Moderne]

I think comparing Pete Best to Ernie Shear is stretching things a bit!

[ala1940]

If you search for my post and martin page's you might find it. I tracked Ernie down and spoke to him.He is well and living in Southern england.

[Bluesnote]

I think comparing Pete Best to Ernie Shear is stretching things a bit!

Just the circumstances Clive not the musical prowess

[alewis41]

I don't think the comparison to Pete Best holds up in any way. Ernie Shear was a highly successful session musician and he may not have any regrets about his career.