Bernie Calvert
Bernard Bamford Calvert (born 16 September 1942) is an English musician who played bass guitar and keyboards with The Hollies from 1966 until 1981.[1]
Bernie Calvert | |
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| Birth name | Bernard Bamford Calvert |
| Born | 16 September 1942 Brierfield, England |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar Keyboard |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
Career
He worked with several rock and roll groups during the early 1960s, most notably Rickie Shaw and the Dolphins, where he worked with future Hollies members, Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliott. Originally a pianist, Calvert, on Hicks's suggestion, switched to bass.
After the break-up of the Dolphins, Calvert played in a number of semi-professional outfits. However, unable to advance his musical career, Calvert took a factory job until he was asked to substitute for Hollies' then bassist, Eric Haydock, in a tour of Scandinavia. After the tour, Calvert played on an Everly Brothers album, and on the Hollies' single, "Bus Stop", before returning to his factory job. Shortly after that, he was invited to join the Hollies permanently in 1966.
Calvert was friends with Mama Cass Elliot from The Mamas & the Papas.
On 24 September 2009, the Hollies were nominated for induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and on 18 December 2009 were announced as inductees, to be inducted on 15 March 2010. They were represented at the RRHOF ceremony by Clarke, Nash, Sylvester, Eric Haydock and Calvert. Bobby Elliott (drums) and Tony Hicks (guitar) were unable to attend because they had a prior booking with the Hollies.
Discography
With The Hollies
Albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Would You Believe? |
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| Bus Stop |
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| For Certain Because |
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| Evolution |
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| Butterfly |
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| Hollies Sing Dylan |
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| Hollies Sing Hollies |
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| Confessions of the Mind |
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| Distant Light |
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| Romany |
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| Out on the Road |
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| Hollies |
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| Another Night |
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| Write On |
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| Russian Roulette |
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| Hollies Live Hits |
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| A Crazy Steal |
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| Five Three One - Double Seven O Four |
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| Buddy Holly |
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Singles
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| "Bus Stop" | 1966 |
| "After the Fox" (with Peter Sellers) | |
| "Stop Stop Stop" | |
| "What's Wrong with the Way I Live" | |
| "On a Carousel" | 1967 |
| "Pay You Back with Interest" | |
| "Carrie Anne" | |
| "Peculiar Situation" | |
| "Kill Me Quick" | |
| "That's My Desire" | |
| "King Midas in Reverse" | |
| "Just One Look" (re-release) | |
| "Dear Eloise" | |
| "Jennifer Eccles" | 1968 |
| "Step Inside" | |
| "Do the Best You Can" | |
| "Listen to Me" | |
| "Sorry Suzanne" | 1969 |
| "Blowin' in the Wind" | |
| "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" | |
| "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" | |
| "Goodbye Tomorrow" | 1970 |
| "Why Didn't You Believe?" | |
| "I Can't Tell the Bottom from the Top" | |
| "Gasoline Alley Bred" | |
| "Frightened Lady" | 1971 |
| "Survival of the Fittest" | |
| "Too Young to Be Married" | |
| "Hey Willy" | |
| "The Baby" | 1972 |
| "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" | |
| "Man Without a Heart" | |
| "Long Dark Road" | |
| "Magic Woman Touch" | |
| "Don't Leave the Child Alone" | 1973 |
| "Jesus Was a Crossmaker" | |
| "Slow Down Go Down" | |
| "Slow Down" | |
| "The Day that Curly Billy Shot Down Crazy Sam McGee" | |
| "The Air That I Breathe" | 1974 |
| "Son of a Rotten Gambler" | |
| "Don't Let Me Down" | |
| "I'm Down" | |
| "Out on the Road" | |
| "4th of July, Asbury Park (Sandy)" | 1975 |
| "Falling Calling" | |
| "Lonely Hobo Lullaby" | |
| "Another Night" | |
| "Write On" | |
| "Boulder to Birmingham" | 1976 |
| "Star" | |
| "Daddy Don't Mind" | |
| "Wiggle That Wotsit" | |
| "Russian Roulette" | 1977 |
| "Hello to Romance" | |
| "Draggin' My Heels" | |
| "Amnesty" | |
| "Burn Out" | |
| "Writing on the Wall" | 1978 |
| "Something to Live For" | 1979 |
| "Harlequin" | |
| "Soldier's Song" | 1980 |
| "Heartbeat" |
EPs
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| I Can't Let Go |
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See also
References
- "The Hollies at Manchester Beat". manchesterbeat.com. Archived from the original on 23 March 2018. Retrieved 30 January 2010.