Bernie Calvert
Bernie Calvert | |
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Birth name | Bernard Bamford Calvert |
Born | Brierfield, England | 16 September 1942
Genres | Rock, pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, piano |
Years active | 1960s–1981 |
Formerly of |
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Bernard Bamford Calvert (born 16 September 1942) is an English musician who played bass guitar with The Hollies from 1966 until 1981.[1]
Career
He worked with several
After the break-up of the Dolphins, Calvert played in a number of semi-professional outfits. However, unable to advance his musical career, Calvert took a factory job until he was asked to substitute for Hollies' then bassist,
Calvert was friends with
On 24 September 2009, the Hollies were nominated for induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and were inducted on 15 March 2010.[11] They were represented at the RRHOF ceremony by Clarke, Nash, Sylvester, Eric Haydock and Calvert. Bobby Elliott (drums) and Tony Hicks (guitar) were unable to attend because they had a prior booking with the Hollies.
Discography
See also
References
- ^ "The Hollies at Manchester Beat". manchesterbeat.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
- ^ "Big Sixties Music Blog: Ricky Shaw and the Dolphins". Big Sixties Music Blog. 14 July 2019. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Bernie Calvert". hollies.dk. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "The Genius of The Hollies | As Told By Abbey Road's Cameron Colbeck". Abbey Road. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Visconti, John (20 June 2022). "When The Everly Brothers Met The Hollies". CultureSonar. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Long Road Home: The Story Of The Hollies". Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Bernie Calvert". hollies.dk. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "The Hollies :: View topic - Bernie Calvert Interview". forum.hollies.co.uk. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Gaar, Gillian G. (22 May 2023). "Elton John discusses his collection of Jewels". Goldmine Magazine: Record Collector & Music Memorabilia. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b "The Bread And Beer Band LP 1969". Save The Vinyl. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "The Hollies | Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame". Retrieved 1 February 2024.