The Toggery Five

The Toggery Five were an English freakbeat band from Manchester, England, that was formed in the midst of the Manchester beat scene. The band emerged as other popular British acts, such as The Hollies and The Dakotas, were also coming to prominence in Manchester. They were the first band to record "I'm Alive", which inspired The Hollies to record the song. The band released two singles, but were never able to achieve success outside the local scene or in the United States.