Part 1 - In Conversation with Terry Sylvester of The Hollies

When Graham Nash decided to leave The Hollies in late 1968, the group called upon an old friend to fill Nash's big shoes, Terry Sylvester then of The Swinging Blue Jeans and previously a member of The Escorts.
With Terry taking over from Nash as second lead vocalist and second guitarist, The Hollies moved into the most succesful phase of their career scoring mega-hits with "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", "Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress" and "The Air That I Breathe".
Sylvester left The Hollies in 1981 but continues to perform featuring songs from all phases of his amazing career.
This exclusive interview with Keith Hampshire, formerly of Radio Caroline and a succesful recording artist in his own right, is a must see for all fans of the British Invasion and specifically of The Hollies.
The next installment of this interview will feature Terry discussing The Hollies in great detail.
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[@jackthebassman1]

The Hollies were certainly not underestimated by we young aspiring musicians, right from the start we were knocked out by them. Terry Sylvester was often overshadowed by Graham Nash, but he’s an amazing vocalist in his own right.

[@KintyreOfMull]

I had the pleasure of meeting him once at a music convention. His hearing was a bit worn by all those years of rock'n roll, but he was a lovely, kind, generous man.

[@distantlands]

what a sincere gentleman. Class act!

[@gaztomo8376]

True that, Percy!

[@gaztomo8376]

What a pleasure to hear from this nice fella...his music will never be forgotten by us who enjoy top class classic Rock how many hits did The Hollies have??? Really fucking impressed.

[@newhotman1001]

He just seems like a down to earth person. This is a great interview.

[@clowncat]

Nice guy, good memory, no ego issues plus he's retained his Liverpool accent!

[@Poopaloo55]

Terry's CV is unbelievable...Growing up with the Beatles and their families Such an amazing, talented musical life. He was the best thing that happened to The Hollies after Graham left.

[@johngill]

what a nice guy - great to see something like this. Would be great to see the rest of the Hollies at some stage

[@roselynwest2604]

Terry is a great storyteller, inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

[@dufusbug]

WOW! He seems like such a nice guy... Thanks for posting!

[@jacquelinedavies3483]

Terry's also a very passionate Liverpool fc supporter he absolutely adores his beloved club, they have the best supporters in the world, they truly are a class apart from anyone, hence Terry, a truly Loveable Liverpudlian!

[@kingedmund2]

YNWA

[@AlexRox]

Great video:)Great Perfomer:)Great Bands:)

[@patttij0807]

He was great with the late great James Griffin in the group Griffin Sylvester. Terry has a great voice. Google Please come into my life with Griffin. Great harmonies. Great song.

[@kyehouse18]

what a sound guy

[@MrGarcon98]

dont know what it is but these brits are the best at music ,,,,,thanks for sharing

[@terryday6734]

Speaking as a Brit, I think the influence of people like Elvis, Chuck Berry The Everly's & Buddy Holly etc. may have a lot to do with it.

[@MrGarcon98]

yes i guess but they sure took it to a completetly other dimension and well done also ...

[@treasurefromthedeep]

Excellent video, it is rare enough to see a Hollie interviewed. Plese post Part 2

[@Keyboardman88]

It's funny how the dialects in the various parts of England are unique. If you listen to how Terry talks, you can hear the Liverpool accent...like the Beatles

[@Harrisonianne]

I think Terry (when young) resembled John Lennon's voice a lot, here his sounds more like an older Paul McCartney indeed :D

[@violinstringz]

Thank you MalaBia666! (: I have waited 6 months for a reply! Yay! Thanks again!

[@jansverrebraathen1235]

I’ve always loved the Hollies.JsB.

[@liassantist]

Terry I love you forever

[@dlpine71]

wonderful post, dbailey62!! five stars!!

[@hauntboy]

I heard this song only once on the radio circa '74, but remembered it as "For The Sake Of Old Mankind". I tried to get hold of it years later without much success as I wasn't sure of the title and it never charted. Hope someone puts it up here as I've only ever heard it the once,.

[@progressiveboomercouple2252]

What Terry didn't say (as he wasn't asked) were the other members of The Escorts...Peter Clarke on drums, Mike Gregory / Bass Guitar, and John Kinraid / Lead Guitar.

[@vikingbeard]

One of my favourite songs: Sylvesters version of Albert Hammonds "For the peace of all mankind", hope it's in part 2...

[@Insta.grannn]

Terry ur so shy???!!! 😳 lovely.

[@caswellcooke]

Terry will be at the Misquamicut Music Festival in Westerly Ri on July 26, 2008 with Jefferson Starship. Come on down. It's free!

[@maryquant1967]

oh no, was 2008 and not 2009. damn! Terry just came through New England but I missed that too.

[@Bmille1965]

Part 3?

[@richardgoldman8761]

Adrian Barber put the sound system together for the Cavern Club.

[@violinstringz]

What Book Does He Say That He Got? ( To Learn How To Play Guitar)?

[@bramleydragon]

Bert Weedon's. Bert was a popular guitarist in Britain back in the 50's/60's.

[@Nazzz65]

Modest guy...

[@MalaBia666]

Bert Weeden Book very well known in the UK hope that helps"""""""

[@maryquant1967]

what? is that true? I will check it out. His solo on Gasoline Alley Bred is phenomenal. His voice was a better blend with the incomparable Alan Clarke than Nash's was.

[@Harrisonianne]

you mean his solo singing right. I like Jesus Was a Crossmaker, I think it was the best solo vocal from Terry with The Hollies

[@gop4usa12]

I'm sure he took a lot of crap from the fans that were butthurt over the band's loss of Graham Nash.

[@bcrfan21]

@NewHopeNashFan Oh come on now Terry did more than help keep the band together. The Hollies with Terry had bigger and better hits.

[@MrCherryJuice]

...but he was such a drunken jerk when the Hollies were inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame. YT it...made an absolute fool of himself and tarnished the evening for the rest of the lads. There was obviously a reason they didn't want him onstage with them, pushing him away when he 'gate crashed' the performance. Mind, this clip is good...somewhat redeeming, I guess.

[@hauntboy]

I heard this song only once on the radio circa '74, but remembered it as "For The Sake Of Old Mankind". I tried to get hold of it years later without much success as I wasn't sure of the title and it never charted. Hope someone puts it up here as I've only ever heard it the once,.