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'Gerry Marsden has been so important to millions of LFC fans'

The Scouser and lifelong Reds fan was laid to rest at a private ceremony in the city following his passing at the beginning of January.

The lead singer of Merseybeat group Gerry and the Pacemakers, his version of You’ll Never Walk Alone was adopted by the Kop in 1963 and became eternally synonymous with LFC as its anthem.

When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high and don’t be afraid of the dark. u2764ufe0f Gerry was laid to rest t… https://t.co/m8fZsjDII7

— LFC (Liverpool FC) 16th Jan 12:44

Marsden’s performance of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is played before every home fixture at Anfield and has carried the club through times of celebration and commiseration.