Allan Clarke (singer)

Allan Clarke
Clarke on TopPop in 1974
Background information
Born
Harold Allan Clarke

(1942-04-05) 5 April 1942
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • harmonica
  • guitar
Years active1958–2000, 2011, 2019–present
Websiteallan-clarke.co.uk
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Harold Allan Clarke (born 5 April 1942) is an English singer and musician who was one of the founding members and the original lead singer of the Hollies. He achieved international hit singles with the group and is credited as co-writer on several of their best-known songs, including "On a Carousel", "Carrie Anne", "Jennifer Eccles" and "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress". He retired from performing in 2000, but returned to the music industry in 2019. Clarke was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 as a member of the Hollies.