Allan Clarke (born Harold Allan Clarke, 5 April 1942, Salford, Lancashire) is a British singer who was one of the founding members of
The Hollies. He and his childhood friend,
Graham Nash, began singing together in Manchester while still at school. In April 1963, they added
Tony Hicks (
lead guitar) (who replaced
Vic Steele), along with the later additions of
Bobby Elliott and
Bernie Calvert (who would replace
Eric Haydock on
bass in 1966), became The Hollies formed in December 1962. Clarke was their lead vocalist, but also played occasional guitar and harmonica. In the UK they enjoy…
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