2nd February Graham Nash's birthday.
26 January 2005 - Article posted in Rolling Stone magazine (Thanks to Martin Dodd)
Fountains of Wayne will appear on the NBC television
drama American Dreams as legendary British rockers The Hollies, performing their
1966 song "Bus Stop." The episode of the show -- which often features
contemporary musicians portraying Sixties icons on American Bandstand -- will
air in mid-March.
"Originally when [NBC] approached us, they suggested the Animals,"
Fountains co-frontman and songwriter Adam Schlesinger says. "But we were
always bigger Hollies fans, so we asked them if we could switch, and they obliged."
But unlike all of the previous musicians who have appeared on the show -- including Alicia Keys and Kelly Clarkson -- Fountains of Wayne recorded their own rendition of the song, rather than using a pre-produced track.
See here for full story Rolling Stone - Keep a look out for more information.
24 January 2005
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The Hollies will play London's premier venue, The Royal Albert Hall on Friday, 28th October 2005 | |
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Friday 24th December 2004 Christmas Eve
The British public
have voted and on Christmas Eve, Jimmy Carr will reveal the greatest Christmas
moment of all time in this four hour programme starting at 21.00 hours UK
time. The
100 Greatest Christmas Moments
The Hollies will be appearing in the clip from Noel's Christmas Presents when Noel Edmunds arranged for The Hollies to play in the back garden of lifelong fan, Brian Stubbles. Get out your hankies!!
20th December 2004
The Hollies will play at the capital's premier venue, The Royal
Albert Hall on Friday, 28th October 2005
Tickets are not on sale at the moment so please do not call the venue as the Box Office staff will not yet know of the date.
Watch this website for the date of ticket sales to be announced.
16th December Tony Hick's birthday.
8th December Bobby Elliott's birthday.
26th November Ian Parker's Birthday
20th November Ray Stiles birthday
2nd October 2004 Peter Howarth performs his first concert with The Hollies in Munster Germany
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21 September 2004
The Hollies were all shocked and saddened by the sudden death of their friend and colleague Carl Wayne. It was Carl's wish for The Hollies Autumn Tour to go ahead as scheduled and for The Hollies great songs to continue to be performed live.
For the Autumn Tour, The Hollies are very excited that Peter Howarth will be joining them. Like their old friend Graham Nash, Peter was born in Blackpool and for many years has sung with Cliff Richard. He was also co-writer of the West End Musical 'Robin - Prince of Sherwood' and recently has starred in two National Tours of 'Only The Lonely', the Roy Orbison Story.
The Hollies look forward to seeing their fans again this Autumn.
1st September 2004
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It is with much sadness that I have to announce that
following a long illness, The Hollies and the world of music have lost a shining star, a true professional. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Susan, son Jack and all of his family. Rob, Lesley and family |
Wednesday 25th August, 2004 - Les Gray Memorial Concert at the Hammersmith Apollo
Ray Stiles attended this concert and teamed up once again with fellow original members of MUD, Rob Davis and Dave Mount, for this tribute to Les Gray who died earlier this year after a long illness.
18th August 2004 Carl Wayne's Birthday
| 5TH
JULY 2004
ALLAN
CLARKE
- HEROES
AND SURVIVORS - (CMDDD964)
Double CD set released by Sanctuary Records containing 23 tracks. See here for press release. This set is basically the two Aura releases by Allan |
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| 1978
- I Wasn't Born Yesterday with
two extra tracks Born To Run
and If I Were The Priest
1980 - The Only One with one extra track - If You Walked Away |
To win a copy of this CD See Here
26 June 2004 Alan Coates' 50th Birthday
Mikael Rickfors has released a new 14 track CD called Lush Life.
SEARCHING FOR A HEART, BLUE NIGHT, LEARNING HOW TO WALK, I'LL FIND MY WAY HOME, AT LAST, DANCE WITH ME, WORK SONG, STORY OF A WATCHMAKER, DEAD MAN WALKING, END OF THE RAT RACE, BOTH SIDES NOW, BACK FROM THE BRINK, SAME SAD SMILE, LUSH LIFE
5 April 2004 Allan Clarke's Birthday.
Eye To Eye - The Photography Of Graham Nash
March 12th- April 24th 2004
The Richard Goodall Gallery, 59 Thomas St, Manchester, M4 1NA
Opening times 10am-5pm Tuesday-Friday, 11am-5pm Saturdays.
For more details - contact Richard Bond on Tel 0161 832 3435 www.richardgoodallgallery.com
Graham Nash will be over to do an exclusive book signing at the gallery on Wednesday 10th March
18th February 2004
New look Concert review page unveiled. Now searchable by Year - Venue - Reviewer See Tour pages.
With many thanks to David Eaves for his hard work and designing the database used.
13th February 2004
To all our friends in Australia.
You may have noticed that The Hollies have been advertised as touring Australia in March 2004.
This is incorrect as they are currently on a major 27 date UK Concert tour during this period.
The good news is that The Hollies are looking forward to touring Australia and New Zealand in 2005.
Keep watching this site for details.
2nd February Graham Nash's birthday.
| January 2004 Another compilation released on the
EMI Gold label titled A's B's & EP's.
The CD contains 24 tracks from Ain't That Just Like Me through to Carrie Anne. |
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1 January 2004 (Happy New Year) hic!
Magic Records of France have released "What Goes Around" on CD along with 9 'bonus' tracks. Check out the link below.
http://www.magic-records.com/general-gb.html
Follow the Artist Filing Section link to the alphabetical list where you will find The Hollies. Here you will see what else Magic Records has to offer my mail order.
The CD is in digipak form and is remastered in high definition 24-bit. Full Details Here
16th December Tony Hicks birthday.
8th December Bobby Elliott's birthday.
| 1st December A Christmas present for the 'Hollies Fan' who hasn't quite
got everything., another Compilation.
This time it's from Marks & Spencer in a set of "Side By Side" releases and features 10 tracks each by The hollies and Manfred Mann |
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26th November Ian Parker's Birthday
20th November Ray Stiles birthday
| 17th November - Just when you thought it was safe HMV, in conjunction with EMI have released yet another compilation CD with 22 tracks. |
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18th August 2003 Carl Wayne's Birthday
For release in September 2003 - The Long Road Home
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6 CD Boxed set including an extensive review of The Hollies Recording Career. |
| This six CD boxed set contains 5 CDs of A and
B Sides, EP and Album tracks plus rare and previously unreleased recordings
from The Hollies' 40 year career.
The 6th CD has live material from shows in Sweden, 1966, Lewisham Odeon (London UK), 1968, the complete "Hollies Live Hits" show from Christchurch, New Zealand, 1976, and from Harrogate (UK) in 1991. Included in the box set is an 80 page long-form book that has a 17,500 word sleeve note by Peter Doggett (editor of Record Collector for many years) which comprehensively covers their recording career and in addition there is a major illustrated discography, complete sessionography, family tree and many rare and previously unseen photos and memorabilia from Bobby Elliott's own collection. |
1st July First official Hollies DVD to be released by Classic Pictures on 14th July
The DVD is called The Hollies Special Edition E.P.
and even though the length is 70 minutes or so, there are only four tracks by The
Hollies. -
Jennifer Eccles, Do The Best You Can, Listen To Me and Sorry Suzanne. They are each repeated twice, the second time with scrolling information subtitles below the screen. There is also a "Jukebox" with tracks by 10 other bands and some previews of even more DVD's.
The DVD can be ordered direct from the manufacturer here at a very good price of £7.99.
All four tracks are from the Beat Club series in Germany back in the 60's and are black and white but the quality of picture and sound is very good although some of the subtitles are quite poor.
28th June 2003. "Bobby Elliott - One of the best British drummers ever"
So says Gilson Lavis in the June issue of the drummers magazine, RHYTHM. The following is an extract from the magazine:-
Alcoholism, heart attacks, classic hit records..... Gilson Lavis has had a hell of a life so far. And it looks like Britain's most fearless drummer is only just getting started.
Through his long association with Jools Holland, Gilson Lavis, (former SQUEEZE drummer) has become one of the highest profile drummers in Britain. His powerful swinging and sensitive drumming is the backbone of Jools' R'n'B Orchestra.
Rhythm: "In the Squeeze days I saw you like a Clem Burke (BLONDIE) or a Bobby Elliott (THE HOLLIES): a charismatic drummer breathing fire into quality pop songs"
Gilson Lavis: "I love Bobby Elliott. Without a doubt that man is one of the best British drummers ever. He personified that whole era of British pop and showbiz, performance and elegance - a wonderful, wonderful player. It was actually watching him that made me want to play drums. I wanted to do what he was doing, but the music that really gave me the shivers was big band, so it was Bobby Elliott plays big band."
20th April 2003 Carl Wayne to give more radio interviews. See Below.
| Station | Date | Time | Show |
| BBC GMR | 21/04/03 | 1235 | Dianne Oxberry |
| The Wave | 22/04/03 | 1030 | Matt Hopper |
| BBC Leicester | 25/04/03 | 1400 | Martin Ballard |
| Rutland Radio | 03/05/03 | TBC | Rob Persani |
| BBC GMR | 05/05/03 | 1300 - 1700 | Natalie Anglesea |
| BBC Cumbria | TBC | TBC | Val Armstrong |
| BBC Merseyside | TBC | TBC | TBC |
| BBC Wiltshire Sound | TBC | TBC | TBC |
14th April 2003.
Carl Wayne is to give a series of Radio interviews on Wednesday 16th April.
To listen in your area, check here for details. There may be some minor changes so check my site regularly until 07.00 in the morning when I have to go to work.
5th April Allan Clarke's birthday.
31 March 2003 The new CD has entered the UK Album charts at number 21 after the first week.
| 24 March 2003 New CD released. |  |
| A new double CD celebrating the 40th Anniversary features all the worldwide hits plus the fantastic brand new track called "How Do I Survive" with Carl Wayne on vocals........See the track listing Here |
26 February 2003 The new Tourbook is now available and is one of the best yet. Some great snippets from the past in the authentic scrapbook section and some great new pics of the band. Anyone who cannot get to a concert can order one through me.
Just contact me by email at hollies@ntlworld.com
23 February 2003 A 40th Anniversary 6 CD box set to be released later in the year.
More details will be announced as soon as they are available but for now, see Here.
| 23 February 2003 New CD to be released in April | |
| A new double CD celebrating the 40th Anniversary features all the worldwide hits plus the fantastic brand new track called "How Do I Survive".......See the track listing Here |
3rd February Eric Haydock's birthday
2nd February 2003
The Pride Of Manchester website are holding a vote for the Best Band to come out of Manchester. You can vote for your favourite band here
2nd February Graham Nash's birthday. See his birthday party photos here.
8th January Terry Sylvester's birthday
Monday, January 6th 2003
The
Hollies have just completed two fantastic shows in Germany with Ian Harrison
standing in for Carl Wayne who continues to get back to full fitness.
Ian
will also be appearing with the band at the forthcoming concert in
Friedrichshafen, also in Germany.
An
accomplished singer, Ian is a member of London based band, “Backstreet Soul”
and enjoys a successful career
both as a backing singer and lead vocalist. He has sung alongside (and behind) Nik Kershaw, Seal, Daryl
Hall, Lulu, Jimmy Nail and Manfred Mann's Earth Band as well as the infamous
Spinal Tap.
16th December Tony Hick's birthday.
8th December Bobby Elliott's birthday.
26th November Ian Parkers Birthday
20th November Ray Stiles birthday
22 October 2002
Carl would like to let everyone know that his operation was a complete success and he is now out of intensive care and focusing on his recovery and regaining his strength. Carl would also like to thank everyone for their kind wishes, cards and messages of support and looks forward more than ever to seeing you all during The Hollies rescheduled tour in 2003 (details on The Hollies official website at www.hollies.co.uk).
If you would like to send Carl a message or card while he is in hospital, please send via Rob Caiger at Face The Music, PO Box 718, Esher, Surrey. KT10 0YF
| 10 October 2002 | THE HOLLIES POSTPONE AUTUMN TOUR
WHILE LEAD SINGER CARL WAYNE UNDERGOES OPERATION. See the press release Here |
3 October 2002 Hollies tracks released on DVD by BR Music Check out the tracks here
23 September 2002
The Hollies, in conjunction with Jimmy Smith and Carousel Newsletter, are once again pleased to announce that there will be a Hollies Convention held at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth on Saturday, November the 2nd.
The convention offers members of "Carousel", The Hollies' Fan Club Newsletter, the opportunity to meet members of the band before their evening concert.
To obtain admission to the convention you will need to purchase a ticket for the evening show.
For more information, please contact: carousel@Ductair.free-online.co.uk
If you already subscribe to Carousel Newsletter there is no need to respond by E-mail. you will receive an invitation with your next newsletter. You will of course still need to purchase a ticket for the evening concert.
See you there..........
18th August 2002 Carl Wayne's Birthday
28th June 2002 INTERNET PRESS RELEASE
Carl Wayne is to host a prime time BBC radio programme in his home town of Birmingham. Look here for more information.
4th June 2002 Congratulations to The
Hollies. 
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" voted into the number 10 place in the Best Of British, the Nations top 50 songs from the last 50 years.
28th May 2002
Congratulations to Alan Coates and his wife Kim on the birth of their daughter, Georgina who weighed in at 7.5lbs.
Our best wishes go to the family.
5th April Allan Clarke's sixtieth birthday.
14th March 2002. Great News - dates coming in for 2003 - See the 2003 Tour Page
11th March 2002 Date for the Bristol show has been changed to 1st December 2002. See Tour Page.
2nd February 2002 Graham Nash's Birthday
1st February 2002 Allan Clarke appears in "Through The Keyhole" with Sir David Frost on BBC1, a UK television programme where a celebrity guest's house is shown to a panel who then have to guess it's owner by looking for clues in the surroundings.
23rd December 2001 The Hollies play in Jasper Carrott's Millennium Christmas Cracker Charity Show.
A twelve thousand sell out audience at the NEC watched a tremendous show full of top entertainers including The Hollies who opened the 2nd half with The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, Blowing In The Wind, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother and finished with "It's In Every One Of Us".
Other acts included Jasper Carrott (of course), Gerry Marsden, Roger Daltry, Ocean Colour Scene, Victoria Beckham, The Counterfeit Stones, Jethro, Phil Cool, Gary Brooker, Leo Sayer, Roy Wood, dancers from Riverdance plus many others.
Incidentally, The Counterfeit Stones lead singer (Jagger) is Steve Elson who, along with Allan Coates, Jamie Moses and Steve Stroud had several hits as Broken English.
Obviously, Roy Wood, like Carl Wayne, was a member of the band The Move.
The night was a great success with hopefully lots of money being raised for The NSPCC and the Sunfield School appeal, a school with specialist facilities for children with severe and complex learning needs, of which Jasper Carrott is a patron
16th December 2001 Tony Hick's birthday.
8th December 2001 Bobby Elliott's birthday.
26th November Ian Parkers Birthday
23rd November 2001
As The Hollies head towards their 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR, they are already committed to a number of Festivals in Germany and will return to New Zealand and Australia in the Autumn.
Negotiations
are also underway for celebratory concerts in the U.S.A. and Canada.
On their return they will then commence their U.K. Tour around the end of October, which will be accompanied by a major record release from EMI.
20th November Ray Stiles birthday
18th August 2001 Carl Wayne's Birthday
22 April 2001 Carl Wayne completes his 22 running of the London Marathon - Congratulations.
5 April 2001 Allan Clarke's Birthday.
12 March 2001 Due to prevailing circumstances, the concert at
Rhyl scheduled for March 15 has been cancelled.
19 February 2001
Mark Radcliffe of BBC Radio 2 is broadcasting a six part programme about the role Manchester has played in popular music and of course The Hollies are involved. Bobby Elliott and Graham Nash have recorded interviews for the show which can be heard for the next six weeks on Thursday evenings.
18 February 2001
BBC Radio 2 are running a Top 100 Voice of the Century Poll It will be broadcast over the Easter weekend.
I am sure there is someone you could vote for.
10 February 2001
The Hollies, in conjunction with Jimmy Smith and Carousel Newsletter, are pleased to announce that there will be a Hollies Convention held at The Guildhall, Preston on Saturday, March 17th.
The convention offers you the fans the opportunity to meet the Hollies before their evening concert.
To obtain admission to the convention you will need to purchase a ticket for the evening show.
For more information, please contact: Sheila@Ductair.free-online.co.uk
If you already subscribe to Carousel Newsletter there is no need to respond by E-mail. you should have received an invitation by now. You will of course still need to purchase a ticket for the Guildhall show.
10 February 2001
The Hollies at Number One again in New Zealand Album Charts with a newly released Greatest Hits Album.
They have knocked off Shaggy and Limp Bizkit and are doing better then The Beatles!!!
5 February 2001
To all fans "Down Under" The Hollies tour Australia and New Zealand for the first time in many years. Make sure you catch them They are better than ever.
2 February 2001 Graham Nash's Birthday
16th December 2000 Tony Hick's birthday.
8th December 2000 Bobby Elliott's birthday.
1 December 2000
The Hollies, in conjunction with Jimmy Smith and Carousel Newsletter, are pleased to announce that there will be a Hollies Convention held at The Guildhall, Preston on Saturday, March 17th.
The convention offers you the fans the opportunity to meet the Hollies before their evening concert.
More details later.
19 November 2000
After 31 shows at 29 different venues, the 2000 Autumn Tour ends on a high note at Liverpool.
The Hollies have once more given thousands of fans from the UK and around the World a wonderful display of their talents both as individual musicians and as a band second to none in the music industry, past or present.
The new line-up is fresh and exciting with new songs, new arrangements, lighting and production of a stunning quality that has to be seen to be believed.
Make sure you catch them on the 2001 Spring tour. Tickets are now on sale. Check here for the 2001tour list.
8 November 2000
The concert at York Barbican Centre on Friday 10 November has been cancelled due to the severe flooding in the area around York and Police restrictions on travelling into the City.
Plans are being made to try and re-schedule the event to another date. I will let you know immediately I have information.
1 November 2000 Some changes made to Spring Tour dates.
29 October 2000 Fabulous show at Milton Keynes Theatre tonight was recorded on Video. Hopeful release of the first live Hollies show in years to be filmed is Springtime. Keep watching this page for information.
19 October 2000 Provisional Spring tour dates released. Check Here some venues are selling but others are not yet confirmed.
9 October 2000 Autumn Tour gets off to a cracking start at Brighton. Read the reviews Here
Allan Clarke records Long Cool Woman with German music project et cetera Click Here
18 August 2000 Today is Carl Wayne's birthday. A Very Happy Birthday Carl
15 August 2000 CARL WAYNE website announced. Click Here
29 July 2000 Open air concert in Ipswich - The Hollies will not be beaten by the poor weather - Report Here
15 July 2000 NORAH ADSHEAD
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It is with sadness that I have to announce that Norah died yesterday, Friday 14 July, at about 1.00pm She had been struggling for some time with the effect of diabetes. On Thursday evening she was taken ill but on Friday morning she worsened and was taken into hospital where, I believe, she suffered a heart attack. Norah was a wonderful lady who loved Allan Clarke and The Hollies as much as anyone I know. She was a warm hearted, friendly person who got to know lots of Hollies fans from around the World. I know that she derived great enjoyment from The Hollies and from meeting many friends wherever the band played. Norah was an ever present at "Hollies Days" at my home and was always keen to talk "Hollies" with anyone, a feat she could do for hours. Tonight "I'm Laden With Sadness" at the loss of a sweet lady and a very special friend. Goodnight Norah, "Thanks For the Memories". With love, Rob, Lesley, Andrew, Jayne, and Helen. |
With Allan at Northampton. |
The Hollies, in conjunction with Jimmy Smith and Carousel Newsletter, are pleased to announce that their third Convention will be held at Eastbourne on Saturday 14th October 2000.
The convention offers you the fans the opportunity to meet the Hollies before their evening concert in the Congress Theatre.
To obtain admission to the convention you will need to purchase a ticket for the evening show.
For more information, please contact: Sheila@Ductair.free-online.co.uk
If you already subscribe to Carousel Newsletter there is no need to respond by E-mail, as you will receive an invitation by post in early August. You will of course still need to purchase a ticket for the Congress Theatre show.
| Orchestral Heaven | EMI | CD: UK |
(click on the title for track listing)
| Love Songs | EMI | CD: UK 526 3512 |
(click on the title for track listing)
29 April 2000
After receiving several emails from Hollies fans down under who have seen some advertising, I can tell you that there are definitely NO plans for THE HOLLIES to tour in Australia this year.
However, the good news is that negotiations are under way for 2001. I will keep you posted.
28 April 2000
More tour dates added including two early shows in July, one in England and one in Germany. see tour page
17 April 2000 Robs 50th Birthday!!!!!!
5 April 2000 Allan Clarke's Birthday.
25 March 2000
The first tour dates to be released, click here
29 February 2000
Press release issued by The Hollies Management. Click Here
29 February 2000
Major tour of the UK - Dates to be announced shortly. Keep watching.
29 February 2000
Follow these links for full information on Carl Wayne - Message from Carl - Biography
2 February 2000
Allan Clarke has decided to retire from The Hollies due to personal circumstances. Click Here.
2 February 2000 Graham Nash's Birthday
1 January 2000 (Happy New Year) hic!
Magic Records of France have released a further selection of Hollies CD's all with 'bonus' tracks. Check out the link below.
http://www.magic-records.com/general-gb.html
Follow the alphabetical list in the Artist Filing Section to see what is available by mail order. They are/will be available over here at some stage.
16th December 1999 Tony Hick's birthday.
8th December 1999 Bobby Elliott's birthday.
28 November 1999
Well, the UK Tour has ended and the band have all gone their separate ways for a well earned rest.
Before the tour started and throughout the two months on the road there had been an awful lot of speculation around the World about the retirement of Allan Clarke.
I would really like to be able to put everyone's mind at rest but I can't. What I can actually tell you at the moment is...................no-one knows.
There has not been an announcement in any way from either The Hollies, their management or from Allan himself and until such time as there is, we cannot be certain about Allan's' future.
Watch this space.
Graham Nash is recovering well from his accident (See Below). The CSNY American Tour is scheduled for early next year. Details
Tour gets underway in Scotland and the North of England. Show reports available on the Tour Page.
Autumn Tour - Only three weeks to go before the start of another British tour. Lookout for Concert Reviews.
14 September 1999
Graham Nash in accident.
Graham has broken both his legs in a boating accident off the coast of Kauai Island. Click here for news report.
Released May 1999
| DISTANT LIGHT | EMI | CD: UK 520 3972 |
| CONFESSIONS OF THE MIND | EMI | CD: UK 520 2232 |
(click on the title for track listing)
1 May 1999
AUSTRALIA
For all our friends down under I am sorry to have to tell you that "THE HOLLIES" are definitely NOT touring in your part of the world.
What you are getting is Eric Haydock who was ONLY the bass player with The Hollies from 1963-1966.
He now has his own band and some of his advertising leads people to believe that they will be seeing the real "Hollies".
I really would like to get a copy of any advertising he is using, in any form. He is actually breaking the law in this country and there has already been a court case ruling against him.
The Hollies (proper) don't want to stop him playing or being known as EX HOLLIES, but often his advertising makes it clear that THE HOLLIES are appearing when in fact they are not and people are paying good money under false pretences.
The following is a news article published previously in this column.
ERIC HAYDOCK November 1997
Following a Court ruling, ex-Hollies' bass-player Eric Haydock has been forced to drop any significant reference to his former group "The Hollies" in his promotional material and to pay substantial legal costs.
Another order containing similar terms has been made against Haydock's manager, Jim Cozens.
Having left The Hollies in 1966, Eric Haydock has tried to establish himself on the 60's circuit by trading on his former association with The Hollies.
From now on though, he will be able to refer to himself only as an "ex-Hollies," or "formerly of The Hollies", providing that any reference to The Hollies has no greater prominence than the name Eric Haydock on promotional material of any kind.
This judgement is hopefully the end of a dispute which has been going on for about 6 years.
The Hollies' manager, Jimmy Smith, said that he is delighted with the outcome, "The band are all pleased to bring the matter to an end. The whole issue needs to be looked at. There are too many people in the music industry unfairly trying to trade off their history."
As I said above, "The Hollies" would like to get any information on Haydock's advertising so that they can take action against him to stop punters being ripped off.
If you have or can get ANYTHING, tickets - adverts - posters - photos of any of these items etc., please send to me by any means. Many thanks.
Sorry that it's not good news but fans of the real band should know the facts before being conned into parting with hard earned cash.
The real "Hollies" have just finished a 3 month tour of the UK and there are no other plans until the Autumn tour of the UK.
……PRESS RELEASE…..PRESS RELEASE…..PRESS RELEASE……PRESS RELEASE…..
STEVE HOWE Portraits of Bob Dylan RELEASE DATE: MAY 10TH
One of the most innovative, creative and respected guitarists in the music world Steve Howe has recorded a tribute to the legendary Bob Dylan.
‘PORTRAITS OF BOB DYLAN’ is the title of Howe's latest release. Featuring songs covered by Howe and sung by guest artists including Jon Anderson, P.P. Arnold, Max Bacon, ALLAN CLARKE, Dean Dyson, Annie Haslam, Phoebe Snow and Keith West. Other musicians include Dylan Howe (Steve’s son) on drums, Geoff Downes of ASIA on keyboards, Anna Palm on violin and Nathalie Manser on cello.
Guitarist with the super group YES - Howe's addition to the band proved to be the catalyst which launched them to world acclaim. The release in 1971 of The Yes Album heralded the song writing team of Howe and Jon Anderson - a team which would be responsible for some of the bands best known material for nearly a decade: including the classic ‘ROUNDABOUT’.
YES and Howe have forever been linked to the hearts and the minds of Yes fans around the world - as Howe's unique guitar styling formed the very foundations of the Classic Yes sound.
As significant as Howe’s achievements were in the seventies he continued to redefine music into the eighties. With the closing of a chapter in the YES history came the opening of another era. As a founder member of ASIA, Howe once again rode the top of the charts with a string of hits, including ‘Heat Of The Moment’ and ‘Only Time Will Tell’.
A number of solo ventures followed: the 1990's were spent with the reformation of YES under different guises. Currently recording a new YES album - Howe continues to pursue his solo career. Grammy nominated Howe is ever moving forward, redefining and experimenting with the role of the guitar in modern music. His unique style and devotion to the instrument - with his tribute to Dylan a true testament to his wealth of achievement and eclectic style.
Eagle Records EAG087
Released April 1999
| HOLLIES SING DYLAN | EMI | CD: UK 520 1312 |
| HOLLIES SING HOLLIES | EMI | CD: UK 520 1302 |
| BUTTERFLY | EMI | CD: UK 499 7712 |
(click on the title for track listing)
Allan Clarke back for the show at Basingstoke and will now complete the rest of the tour.
The shows that were cancelled last week have been rescheduled as follows.
Peterborough Wednesday 28th April Sunderland Thursday 29th York Friday 30th
Better news
The operation on Jennie Clarke has been declared a success and it appears that the cancer has not spread to other parts of her body. She is recuperating now and can look forward to being up and about quite soon.
As for the tour, Allan will be back on stage this Wednesday at Basingstoke and expects to be able to carry on now as normal.
Sunday, 21 March
Three shows with John Miles guesting as singer have taken place and have been a resounding success. Whilst no-one can replace Allan with his distinctive voice and ability, John has done a fantastic job with extremely limited rehearsal.
Also doing great jobs are all the other members of the band who have had a change in roles. Can you imagine asking the cast of a play to all change places with someone else at short notice?? They all know the words but concentrate more on their own and so it is extremely difficult, at short notice, to change around.
The lads are doing a great job and whilst everyone is upset and sad at the reason for Allan being away, the audience are still being treated to a great show.
Lookout for show reviews shortly
Wednesday 17 March
Jennie Clarke was taken into hospital today for a mastectomy as part of her treatment for cancer.
I know that Jennie and Allan are in everyone's thoughts and prayers and have passed on the support received from around the world. Many, many thanks for that.
The show tonight, in Peterborough, had to be cancelled at short notice but Skegness, Leicester and Doncaster are all going ahead with, if necessary, John Miles as guest singer.
John is well known for his fabulous song "Music" and, of course, he co-wrote and sang on "Carrie" for The Hollies back in 1968.
Thursday 11 March, 1999 - 23.10 hours
Bad News I Am Afraid
Sadly, I have just been informed that Allan Clarke's wife Jennie has been diagnosed today as having cancer and at least the next two shows of the Spring tour, Sunderland Fri 12/3 and York 13/3, have had to be cancelled.
I will keep you informed of developments
26 February 1999
THE UK SPRING TOUR STARTS WITH A BANG - BE SURE TO READ THE CONCERT REVIEWS.
20 February 1999 COMING SOON ---- THE FOLLOWING ALBUMS
| DISTANT LIGHT (May 1999) | EMI | CD: UK |
| CONFESSIONS OF THE MIND (May 1999) | EMI | CD: UK |
| HOLLIES SING HOLLIES (April 1999) | EMI | CD: UK |
| HOLLIES SING DYLAN (April 1999) | EMI | CD: UK |
| BUTTERFLY (April 1999) | EMI | CD: UK |
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| EVOLUTION | EMI | CD: UK 499 4272 |
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| FOR CERTAIN BECAUSE | EMI | CD: UK 498 9522 |
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| THE HOLLIES AT ABBEY ROAD 1973 - 1989 | EMI | CD: UK 496 4342 |
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| THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION | EMI | CD: MFP 6387 |
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| WOULD YOU BELIEVE | EMI | CD: UK 495 1502 |
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12 June 1998
The Langeland festival in Denmark is the venue for an Open Air concert on 24th July. Lookout all you Danish fans.
20 May 1998
A Night At The Races.
The Hollies are performing at Newmarket Racecourse on Friday 17 July.
The last time they played here, record crowds attended the evening, approx 20,000.
20 February 1998
HOLLIES CONVENTION AT BRIGHTON
A convention for members of Carousel Fan club held in Brighton on Saturday 7 March 1998
CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME OF THOSE ATTENDING CLICK HERE FOR REPORTS
CD Released on 23 February 1998
| THE HOLLIES AT ABBEY ROAD 1966 - 1970 | EMI | CD: UK 493 4502 |
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ERIC HAYDOCK November 1997
Following a Court ruling, ex-Hollies' bass-player Eric Haydock has been forced to drop any significant reference to his former group "The Hollies" in his promotional material and to pay substantial legal costs.
Another order containing similar terms has been made against Haydock's manager, Jim Cozens.
Having left The Hollies in 1966, Eric Haydock has tried to establish himself on the 60's circuit by trading on his former association with The Hollies.
From now on though, he will be able to refer to himself only as an "ex-Hollie," or "formerly of The Hollies", providing that any reference to The Hollies has no greater prominence than the name Eric Haydock on promotional material of any kind.
This judgement is hopefully the end of a dispute which has been going on for about 6 years.
The Hollies' manager, Jimmy Smith, said that he is delighted with the outcome, "The band are all pleased to bring the matter to an end. The whole issue needs to be looked at. There are too many people in the music industry unfairly trying to trade off their history."
| THE HOLLIES | EMI | CD: DORIG 117 |
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| IN THE HOLLIES STYLE | EMI | CD: DORIG 115 |
| THE HOLLIES AT ABBEY ROAD 1963 - 1966 | EMI | CD: CDABBEY 103 |
| A SPECIAL COLLECTION (3CD BOX SET) | EMI MFP | CD: CDTRBOX 280 |
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