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Robert Hartley Elliott (born 8 December 1941) [1] is an English rock drummer, best known for playing with the Hollies. He has been described as "one of the very finest drummers in all of pop/rock". [2] Early life. Elliott discovered jazz music when he was around 10 or 11 and wanted to become a drummer. [3] . He attended Nelson Grammar School.
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Jan 17, 2021 · Bobby Elliott, the drummer of the Hollies, shares his memories of playing with the Beatles, the Stones and Little Richard. He also reveals how the band survived the pandemic and why they are still touring the UK later this year.
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Bobby Elliott. Born: 8th December 1941. Joined The Hollies: 1963. Drums and percussion. In the family living quarters of his mother’s bungalow grocery shop at Pike Hill, Burnley, The Hollies' young powerhouse would drum on a veritable assortment of empty containers. Robert’s (Bobby’s) Meccano construction set formed the hardware and stands.
Feb 18, 2017 · Elliott has been the Hollies drummer since August 1963. Like the Stones, the Who and the Searchers, the Hollies are one of the few groups to have continued touring uninterrupted for more than 50 years. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 "I've got my Hall of Fame statue," Elliott says.
Mar 19, 2020 · Bobby Elliott, the long-serving drummer of The Hollies, shares his life and career in his book 'He Ain't Heavy, It's My Story'. He reveals stories of the band's early days, their hits, their managers, and their tours around the world.
Sep 23, 2014 · Bobby Elliott, the drummer of The Hollies, shares his stories of joining the band, touring with the Beatles, and meeting Bruce Springsteen. He also talks about the 50th anniversary collection of the band, 50 AT FIFTY.
May 20, 2020 · As the influential drummer of The Hollies, Bobby Elliott has six decades worth of musical anecdotes. Continually touring since 1963, his adventures have seen him beating Keith Moon in a drumming audition for Shane Fenton and the Fentones, being serenaded by Joni Mitchell while she was in bed with Graham Nash and being offered a job by Paul ...
