The Hollies

United Kingdom, 1962–now

Manchester band with exceptional three-part harmonies. Allan Clarke, Graham Nash and Tony Hicks.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced The Hollies and 1 artist The Hollies influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced The Hollies?

• The Everly Brothers — The Everly Brothers were the blueprint for everything The Hollies did with harmonies.
• The Beatles — The Beatles raised the bar for craftsmanship that The Hollies were always trying to match.
• Buddy Holly — Buddy Holly gave the band not just a sonic model but part of their name.

Which artists did The Hollies influence?

• Crosby, Stills & Nash — Graham Nash brought the Hollies' polished British pop-harmony sensibility to CSN's three-part blend.