The Hollies: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Official Site: http://www.hollies.co.uk/

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-hollies/bio/



The Hollies pioneered the three part harmony. They named themselves after Buddy Holly. Their first couple of singles were covers. Both reached the Top 40.

Searchin' (1963): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-jtjwagaZY



They broke in the US in 1964.

Just One Look (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32VWELcZUMM



In 1966, they became huge.

Bus Stop (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It75wQ0JypA

Stop Stop Stop (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to2cze58R5E

On A Carosel (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XRjp7vClT8



Written for Marianne Faithful...

Carrie Anne (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgA4-bLcoN8



Graham Nash attempted to expand the group's boundaries with King Midas...it did not do as well on the charts as earlier works.

King Midas in Reverse (1967): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWh0DOAfc7A

Jennifer Eccles (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoOZsOcfqEQ

Listen To Me (1968): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXErg54qrb4



Nash left The Hollies for Crosby, Stills, and Nash.

Sorry Suzanne (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZtK5jZjEy0

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother (1969): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl5vi9ir49g

Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP94PlEtsEQ

Long Dark Road (1972): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weglUa89K8k



Their popularity in the US subsided in the seventies. They remained popular overseas into the eighties.

The Air That I Breathe (1974): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HydvceA1PAI

Sandy (1975): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swvBq7Va1hc

Hope (2005): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIGTxn1fOsM

Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young: Woodstock (1970)

Joni Mitchell wrote "Woodstock" based on Graham Nash's descriptions of the event. Mitchell's version came out in 1969 while Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young released a version in 1970. Later, Led Zeppelin incorporated part of the song into their live version of "Dazed and Confused."

CSNY:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKdsRWhyH30



Joni Mitchell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRjQCvfcXn0




　


　

Crosby, Stills, & Nash: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1997

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/crosby-stills-and-nash/bio/

David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash all belonged to popular and successful acts before uniting to form the folk super group. They were known for the harmonies, internal disharmony, and political activism.

Marrakesh Express (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4r_HWWQyCs

Suite: Judy Blue Eyes (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMbuJXQCIvo

Woodstock (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKdsRWhyH30

Neil Young joined the group and has been an on-again off-again member.

Ohio (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnOoNM0U6oc

Just a Song Before I Go (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF-oWhD2itE

Despite success, having four superstars in the group created problems and the band became an on-again, off-again affair.

Wasted on the Way (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg-Qdrr3XSk

Southern Cross (1982):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw9gLjEGJrw

Got It Made (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0D3MEPALOE

No Tears Left (1999):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqXSHl_6TdI