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That was then….
The classic songs recorded by “The Kinks”, “The Hollies” and “The Tremeloes” are still recognised today as tapestries of classic rock and roll music. When you think of all their combined hits including:
You Really Got Me - The Air That I Breathe - Silence is Golden, without a doubt “The Kinks”, “The Hollies” and “The Tremeloes” carved their mark on the face of rock and roll.
Three of the original members united to perform an anthologistic concert highlighting their amazing careers to date.
They started their journey in April ’04 as special guests on the 40th anniversary tour of “The Animals” when Chip Hawkes was asked to put a band together as an opening act for the shows. Mick Avory, the drummer of the original Kinks, Eric Haydock, the original bass player and founder member of the Hollies and Chip Hawkes, the dynamic voice and songwriter of The Tremeloes embarked on an amazing voyage of rock and roll. To complete the line up, “Telecaster” Ted Tomlin & Graham Pollock joined the group. Since Chip, Mick, & Eric first met in 1964, the soon-to-be hit band was named “The Class of ’64”.
The band performs an extraordinary set of some of the greatest 60’s music that Avory, Haydock and Hawkes personally created, and have come off stage to genuine standing ovations at every show.
Unfortunately, the band has split as of the end of May 2007. The break up began in January 2007 when Eric had to leave the band due to “legal reasons”. At that time, Graham decided to leave ’64 & join Herman’s Hermits. Chip worked to replace these musicians to be able to play the gigs already scheduled. The last gig with Mick & Ted as official band members was
Chip is moving forward with “The Class of ’64” & some very talented new members: Alan Lovell, Pete Spencer & Micky Clarke (see Band Members & Tour Date pages). More information on the ’64 will be posted here as it becomes available.
In the meantime, all the best to Chip Hawkes & his CLASS OF ’64!
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