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Cavern Quarter in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

The Cavern "Wall of Fame"

 
 
The Cavern "Wall of Fame" Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
1. The Cavern "Wall of Fame" Marker
Inscription. The “Wall of Fame” was unveiled by Merseybeat legends Gerry Marsden and Billy J. Kramer on the 16th of January 1997, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the opening of the Cavern Club.

The wall highlights the names of 1800 bands and artists who appeared at the club between 1957–1973. Since the unveiling, the names of major artists that continue to play this historic venue have been added. The list is endless and includes Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, Adele, Elbow, Paul Rodgers, Cheap Trick, James Morrison, Paolo Nutini, The Libertines, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Travis, Donovan, Jake Bugg, The Lightning Seeds, James Bay and of course Sir Paul McCartney.

The Cavern Club opposite, occupies seventy percent of its original site and proudly retains its original address of 10 Mathew Street.
 
Erected by The Cavern Club.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the The Beatles series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.
 
Location. 53° 24.381′ N, 2° 59.294′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in
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the Cavern Quarter. It is on Mathew Street east of North John Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 Mathew Street, Liverpool, England L2 6RE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Cavern (a few steps from this marker); Beale St to Beatles… And Back Again (a few steps from this marker); The Blues Trail: From Mississippi to the British Isles (a few steps from this marker); Mississippi Blues Trail (a few steps from this marker); Liverpool & Memphis: Rock 'N' Soul Mates (a few steps from this marker); Liverpool's Wall of Fame (a few steps from this marker); History of the Cavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Eric's (within shouting distance of this marker).
The Cavern "Wall of Fame" Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
2. The Cavern "Wall of Fame" Marker
The long list of bands that have played at the Cavern are represented on the Wall of Fame.
Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.
 
Also see . . .  Part 1: The Cavern Wall Of Fame (The Legends of Liverpool).
Perhaps even more importantly, The Wall is a reminder of many popular groups of the day that shaped the music but never rose to fame. Some of these groups included: The Fables, The Balloons, The Outcasts, The Astrals, The Pitiful, Wild Mouth, Warhorse, The Pitts Jazmen and Gerry DeVille and the City Kings.
(Submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 
 
The Cavern "Wall of Fame" Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
3. The Cavern "Wall of Fame" Marker
Each of the Beatles are represented on the Wall of Fame, as well as famed acts such as The Who and The Rolling Stones, and local legends such as Gerry & the Pacemakers.
John Lennon Statue image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026
4. John Lennon Statue
The figure of John Lennon is portrayed leaning against the Wall of Fame outside of the Cavern Club.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Oct. 15, 2026