Eric Haydock
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Eric Haydock was the original bass guitarist
with The Hollies
from December 1962 until 1966. Although considered a great bassist, he was replaced in 1966 by Bernie Calvert
, after disputes related to the conduct of the band's managers.
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
with The Hollies
The Hollies
The Hollies are an English pop and rock group, formed in Manchester in the early 1960s, though most of the band members are from throughout East Lancashire. Known for their distinctive vocal harmony style, they became one of the leading British groups of the 1960s and 1970s...
from December 1962 until 1966. Although considered a great bassist, he was replaced in 1966 by Bernie Calvert
Bernie Calvert
Bernie Calvert played bass guitar and keyboards with The Hollies from 1966 until 1981.-Career:...
, after disputes related to the conduct of the band's managers.