Sad to read that Ritchie Routledge of The Aztecs & The Cryin' Shames has died. Both fabulous parts of the Merseybeat scene.
Cryin’ Shames turned down Brian Epstein’s managerial offer & were the last hit for legendary Joe Meek, with this haunting track 👇🏻 https://t.co/ktl12OTJK8

— Custodian Enstone (@CustodianEnsto1) October 8, 2023