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Eric Haydock (born Eric John Haddock; 3 February 1943 – 5 January 2019) [1] was a British musician, best known as the original bass guitarist of the Hollies from December 1962 until July 1966. Career
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]
While he was gone, the group brought in the Beatles' good friend Klaus Voormann to play on a few gigs and recorded two singles with fill-ins on bass: the Burt Bacharach-Hal David song "After the Fox" (Sep. 1966), which featured Peter Sellers on vocals, Jack Bruce on electric bass and Burt Bacharach himself on keyboards, and was the theme song ...
This was the Hollies' last album with original bass player Eric Haydock, who took a leave of absence from the group after the American tour that followed the last recording session for the album, missing the recording session for the follow-up single "Bus Stop". [2]
He worked with several rock and roll groups during the early 1960s, most notably Rickie Shaw and the Dolphins, where he worked with future Hollies members, Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliott. Originally a pianist, Calvert, on Hicks's suggestion, switched to bass. [2] [3] Calvert was nicknamed "Bamf", which derived from his middle name, Bamford. [3]
In 1981, the current line-up of The Hollies broke up after the departure of long-time guitarist Terry Sylvester and bassist Bernie Calvert. [1] Remaining members singer Allan Clarke, guitarist Tony Hicks and drummer Bobby Elliott invited founding Hollies' members Eric Haydock (bass) and Graham Nash to perform on the British TV show Top Of The Pops, where they played the current medley-hit ...
On Count The Waves, Hollies lead guitarist Tony Hicks contributes as co-composer and with harmony vocals and guitar. [7] Ian Parker and Ray Stiles (Hollies bass player) were the major artists behind the album Celtic (1999). [8]
Also in the nineties he played at many recording sessions at Pelican Studios, which was part owned by Ray Stiles, bass guitarist with The Hollies. Lauri joined The Hollies in 2004 as a guitarist and backing vocalist, [6] [7] and is a contributor to the harmonies for which The Hollies are known.