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Calvert never returned to music. Calvert was friends with Mama Cass Elliot from The Mamas & the Papas. She flew Calvert and the rest of the band to Los Angeles for his birthday. [8] In early 1969, Calvert was in a "session supergroup" called The Bread and Beer Band, that featured Elton John, Caleb Quaye, Roger Pope, and Lennox & Rolfo.
In May 1981, both Calvert and Sylvester left the Hollies after the group began working with new producer Bruce Welch, rhythm guitarist of the Shadows.Speaking about the event, Calvert noted he was omitted from a recording session by Welch, after which he decided to leave following a phone call from Sylvester, who informed him of his intention to quit. [14]
Hicks played in a Nelson band called the Dolphins, which also featured Bobby Elliott on drums and Bernie Calvert on bass. [2] Not only were the Hollies signed by Richards, who continued to produce the band until 1976 and once more in 1979, but a song from the audition, a cover of the Coasters ' 1961 single "(Ain't That) Just Like Me", was ...
In 1966, Bernie Calvert replaced Haydock as bass guitarist. Clarke was the Hollies' original lead singer, but also played occasional guitar and harmonica. [ 1 ] In the UK they enjoyed 30 chart singles, plus two further chart entries with re-releases, 17 of which made the Top 10 , with two – " I'm Alive " (1965) and " He Ain't Heavy, He's My ...
Although considered a good bass guitarist, he was replaced in 1966 by Bernie Calvert, after disputes related to the conduct of the band's managers. [4] He wanted to raise £2,000 for a house, but when he failed to raise the money, he told manager Michael Cohen that he would not return to the band until he had sorted out his finances. [5]
Terence “Terry” Sylvester (born 8 January 1947) [1] is an English musician and songwriter. He is a former member of the Escorts, the Swinging Blue Jeans (1966–1969), and the Hollies.
It was also the second album by the Hollies to feature Terry Sylvester and the first to feature his compositions, as well as an instrumental by bassist Bernie Calvert. The US version, titled " He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother " (with a different cover photo), included the hit single of the same name, while omitting the tracks "Soldier's Dilemma ...
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