Alan Blakley

Alan David Blakley (1 April 1942 – 1 June 1996)[1] was a British musician and record producer. A member of The Tremeloes From 1958 to 1996, he was the father to actress Claudie Blakley.

Not to be confused with Alan Blaikley.

Alan Blakley
Blakley, 1968
Born
Alan David Blakley

(1942-04-01)1 April 1942
Bromley, Kent, England[1]
Died1 June 1996(1996-06-01) (aged 54)[1]
SpouseLin Blakley
Children2, including Claudie
RelativesMike Blakley (brother)
Musical career
GenresPop, rock
Occupation(s)Guitarist, songwriter, record producer
Years active1958–1996
Formerly ofThe Tremeloes

Career

Blakley is best known as the rhythm guitarist and keyboard player with the Tremeloes and co-writer of most of their hits until January 1975, when he started writing for other bands.

Blakley formed Brian Poole and the Tremeloes (originally spelt grammatically correct as “Tremoloes”) in 1958. They initially found success in the British Invasion era with lead singer Brian Poole, scoring a UK chart-topper in 1963 with "Do You Love Me". After Poole's departure in 1966, the band achieved further success as a four-piece with 13 top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart between 1967 and 1971 including "Here Comes My Baby", "Even the Bad Times Are Good", "(Call Me) Number One", "Me and My Life" and their most successful single, "Silence Is Golden" (1967).[2]

His credits include co-writing (with Len Hawkes) various hits for the Tremeloes, co-producing the UK No. 42[3] hit "She's Gonna Win", with Bilbo, and co-producing singles and albums by Mungo Jerry with the group's leader, Ray Dorset. He subsequently rejoined the Tremeloes until forced to retire for health reasons.

Personal life

Blakley married actress Lin Blakley, and they had two daughters: Claudie Blakley and Kirsten Blakley.[4] His brother Mike Blakley was also a musician, and a drummer in the band Christie.[5]

Blakley died of cancer in June 1996, aged 54.[6]

Discography
Song name Artist Credit UK chart position
"Helule Helule" The Tremeloes Co-writer 14[7]
"My Little Lady" The Tremeloes Co-writer 6[7]
"(Call Me) Number One" The Tremeloes Co-writer 2[7]
"By the Way" The Tremeloes Co-writer 35[7]
"Me and My Life" The Tremeloes Co-writer 4[7]
"Hello Buddy" The Tremeloes Co-writer 29[7]
"She's Gonna Win" Bilbo Co-producer 42[3]

References
  1. "Alan Blakley". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  2. Pingitore, Silvia (28 September 2021). "The band chosen over The Beatles in 1962: The Tremeloes' interview with Len "Chip" Hawkes". the-shortlisted.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
  3. "BILBO". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  4. "BRIAN POOLE & THE TREMELOES". soundsofthe60s.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  5. "Christie - Tremeloes". yellowriver.0catch.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  6. Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 1996 - 1997". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
  7. "TREMELOES". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
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