The Hollies have announced the conclusion of their touring career after 63 years, bringing one of British pop’s longest-running bands to a close. The news was confirmed in a statement yesterday, August 20, citing guitarist Tony Hicks' health reasons for stepping away from touring.
Drummer Bobby Elliott, the other long-running member still with the group, also announced his retirement in solidarity with Hicks. The statement expressed immense gratitude to fans for their support over more than six decades.
Formed in Manchester in 1962 by Allan Clarke and Graham Nash, The Hollies became known for their distinctive three-part harmonies. They were a defining band of the British Invasion, achieving hits such as 'I’m Alive', 'Bus Stop', and 'The Air That I Breathe'. The band was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in 2010.