Harold Allan Clarke (born 5 April 1942) is an English rock singer, who was one of the founding members and the original lead singer of the Hollies.

Allan Clarke, one of the most distinguished voices in British music history, is set for a dramatic return to the musical frontline. Clarke's place in pop-rock folklore is unshakeable. As co-founder and lead vocalist with the mighty Hollies, he was the frontman of such indelible singles as 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother,' 'The Air That I ...

The official YouTube channel for Allan Clarke, co-founder and lead vocalist with the mighty Hollies. The new album 'I’ll Never Forget', includes the new single ‘Buddy’s Back’.

In the first part of our interview with the former lead vocalist of the Hollies, Allan Clarke, he talked about his heyday with the band and the hits that made the group famous. For fans, Clarke’s story ended in the late 1990s, when he left the music behind to concentrate on family matters.

Allan Clarke. Soundtrack: A Walk Among the Tombstones. One of the most underrated singers of the 20th century, Allan Clarke will be remembered as the singer of "He Aint Heavy He's My Brother" and the lead singer of the Hollies for nearly 40 years.

One of the leading British groups of the 1960s and into the mid-1970s, they are known for their distinctive three-part vocal harmony style. Singer Allan Clarke and rhythm guitarist/singer Graham Nash founded the band as a Merseybeat -type group in Manchester, although some of the band members came from towns further north, in east Lancashire.

Dec 17, 2023 · The lead singer of The Hollies, Allan Clarke, retired from the band in 1999. He was replaced by Carl Wayne, and later by Peter Howarth. Allan Clarke, one of the founding members of The Hollies, was known for his distinctive voice that helped define the band’s sound.

Mar 10, 2023 · The official video video for 'Buddy's Back' by Allan Clarke, taken from the forthcoming album 'I'll Never Forget', releasing April 7th 2023.Pre-order album: ...

Apr 5, 2024 · One of the most distinctive voices in rock music, that of Allan Clarke—the lead vocalist of The Hollies on all of the British band’s biggest hits—hasn’t been heard for some two decades. In 1999, having come to the realization that he could no longer sing those songs to the best of his ability, Clarke retired from the music business.

Harold Allan Clarke (born 5 April 1942) is an English rock singer, who was one of the founding members and the original lead singer of the Hollies.