The Hollies in their later years resemble a tribute band. No direspect to the vocalists that followed Clarkes retirement, but they just don't have the Hollies sound.
Allan retired in 2000, mainly because his voice wasn't up-to-scratch anymore, most likely due to drinking and smoking habits and age.
He was replaced by Carl Wayne (ex-The Move), who was brilliant as their lead singer. But sadly Carl died on August 31st 2004 of throat cancer. Without missing a beat he was replaced by this mediocre singer called Peter Howarth, who is fronting them in this clip.
His main claim to fame is being a backup singer to Cliff Richard, of all people...
The Hollies never broke up. There are no original members still in the band, but Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliott have were early '60's members and still are. Their official web site says they performed at De giraf, Emmen on 26th Jan 2008.
So you are either mistaken, or this video wasn't shot at De Giraf on 26th Jan 2008.
stop whinging and see them live, then have a considered opinion worth listening to.
MegaSherriff 1 year ago
This isn't the Hollies..this is some kind of hybred...it sucks
rocksinger45 1 year ago
The Hollies in their later years resemble a tribute band. No direspect to the vocalists that followed Clarkes retirement, but they just don't have the Hollies sound.
plasticpenguin1 1 year ago
Allan retired in 2000, mainly because his voice wasn't up-to-scratch anymore, most likely due to drinking and smoking habits and age.
He was replaced by Carl Wayne (ex-The Move), who was brilliant as their lead singer. But sadly Carl died on August 31st 2004 of throat cancer. Without missing a beat he was replaced by this mediocre singer called Peter Howarth, who is fronting them in this clip.
His main claim to fame is being a backup singer to Cliff Richard, of all people...
rudedanny 2 years ago
The Hollies never broke up. There are no original members still in the band, but Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliott have were early '60's members and still are. Their official web site says they performed at De giraf, Emmen on 26th Jan 2008.
So you are either mistaken, or this video wasn't shot at De Giraf on 26th Jan 2008.
RCbeastly 2 years ago
Certainly no replacing him.
dunskie 2 years ago
Without the voice of the great Allan Clark these guys are a few sandwiches short of a picnic.
rocksinger45 2 years ago
OK.:)
dunskie 2 years ago
:) Thats what I meant !!!
rocksinger45 2 years ago
Yes. I know.
dunskie 2 years ago