Margo Burns was born in Donaghadee, County Down in Northern Ireland. She has been a professional vocalist since the early sixties, having appeared on numerous radio and television shows both in the UK and around the world. The band most people associate Margo with was the Marvettes. She married guitarist and band leader Trevor just as the band turned professional and Trevor still accompanies Margo today. Trevor's latest project is producing Margo's latest CD Album called "Full circle" which will be due for release in the next few weeks.

Margo and the Marvettes 1966

Where it all started - a little history
Margo & the Marvettes, originated in 1960. in Donaghadee, Co. Down Northern
Ireland, a semi-pro band, touring Irish dance halls, and working with stars
such as Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Eden Kane, Kenny Ball, Acker Bilk etc; then
in late 1963 the band turned professional, and headed for London.
Upon their arrival they got a residency in the Gresham Ballroom in Holloway
Road for over a year, plus touring all over England , in 1964 the band
recorded three singles for Shel Talmy on the Parlophone label, on the first
single " Start the world spinning again" Margo`s name was changed to Sherry
Cantrell, the first of several name changes.


Straight from the heart was Margo's previous CD Album and was inspired by the beautiful island of Mallorca. Margo has spent the last eleven summers entertaining holiday makers from all over Europe on this wonderful island.

For details of Margo's latest Album
"Full Circle" click on Latest CD

Taken from the back cover of Margo's CD Album
"Straight From The Heart"

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