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The Hollies Officially Call It Quits, as Last Two Members of Classic 1960s Lineup Retire After Being in Band for 63 Years

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The Hollies Officially Call It Quits, as Last Two Members of Classic 1960s Lineup Retire After Being in Band for 63 Years
Aug 20, 2026 2:53pm PT The Hollies Officially Call It Quits, as Last Two Members of Classic 1960s Lineup Retire After Being in Band for 63 Years

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Chris Willman

Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic

ChrisWillman See All British rock group The Hollies at EMI House in Manchester Square, London, UK, 11th April 1964. From left to right, Graham Nash, Allan Clarke, Eric Haydock, Bobby Elliott and Tony Hicks. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Getty Images

The Hollies have officially called it a day. And perhaps, like many, you didn’t even realize a version of that classic rock band was still performing. Yet the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-inducted group had endured in some form and continued to tour since 1962 — including two members who go back virtually to the inception of the band, lead guitarist Tony Hicks and drummer Bobby Elliott.

Now, due to health concerns, Hicks has had to step away from the group. And in sympathy, Elliott has also decided it is time to retire. And with that, the group’s six-and-a-half-decade tenure is finally coming to a close.

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