John McNally (musician)

John McNally
McNally in 2015, performing with his Rickenbacker 620/12 guitar.
Background information
Born (1941-08-30) 30 August 1941
Walton, Liverpool, England
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active
  • 1955–2019
  • 2023-present
Formerly ofThe Searchers
Spouse
Mary McNally
(m. 1964)

John McNally (born 30 August 1941) is an English guitarist. He was a member of The Searchers, a band he formed in 1959, who were a big part of the Mersey sound in the early 1960s. He was the longest-serving member of the group, touring in the band from 1955 until their retirement in 2019 as well as their 2023 farewell tour.