The Hollies

The Profile

The Hollies are a British pop/rock band formed in Manchester in 1962, celebrated for tight three-part harmonies and a string of hits throughout the British Invasion and beyond.

Key members have included Allan Clarke, Graham Nash, Tony Hicks, and Bobby Elliott. Known for hits such as Bus Stop, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, The Air That I Breathe, and Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

Three DeBaser reviews revisit The Hollies’ 1966–67 peak. For Certain Because is praised as a polished mini-masterpiece. Evolution earns kudos for precision and Abbey Road sheen, yet feels a bit too perfect. Butterfly gets love for melodic, psychedelic sparkle and the Nash-era touch.