The Hollies Vinyl Records

The Hollies are an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1962. Their musical style has varied throughout the years, ranging from folk-pop and rock to psychedelic and power pop. The band has been active for over five decades, and has seen many lineup changes.

The Hollies' most successful period was in the mid-1960s to early 1970s, when they had a string of top ten hit singles in the UK and US. Standout albums during this period include their 1966 album 'Hollies', which was certified gold in the US, and their 1967 album 'Butterfly', which was certified gold in the UK. Notable songs during this period include 'Bus Stop', 'Stop Stop Stop', 'Carrie Anne', and 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother'.

The Hollies were one of the first bands to record a cover version of Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind'. This version was released as a single in 1964 and was a top 10 hit in the UK.

An interesting fact about The Hollies is that they have the distinction of being the first British band to have a number one single in the United States. Their hit single 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' was released in 1969 and topped the Billboard Hot 100.