The Hollies - Concert Review

Skegness Embassy Theatre, 18^th March 1999 - by Eileen Chantry (Lincolnshire News)

Review courtesy of Eileen Chantry – Lincolnshire News

The Hollies played to a packed house at the Embassy in Skegness.

Sadly Allan Clarke was unable to appear as his wife underwent emergency surgery that day and there were fears the show would have to be cancelled.

However, almost at the 11th hour, John Miles stepped in. John who had a hit with "Music Was My First Love" and was also guitarist and Musical Director for Tina Turner, gave an impressive performance.

Nostalgia reigned as hit after hit such as "On A Carousel" and "The Air That I Breathe" were performed with impeccable timing. There were some notable harmonies and both individually and collectively the group created some amazing sounds and effects which were enhanced with superb lighting.

The twist number "Let's Dance" had some of the audience doing just that. Thanks to modern technology and the expertise of Ray Stiles the voices of the late Peter Sellars and Buddy Holly were cleverly incorporated into two of the numbers.

The changes in pace and tempo both vocally and instrumentally reflected the combined and individual talents of the group who are currently mid way through their tour.

Review courtesy of Eileen Chantry – Lincolnshire News

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