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My Take
Allan Clarke earns my respect as the original voice of the Hollies and a co-writer on songs that defined an era of British pop. Beyond the bright harmonies, his vocal on "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" reveals a grittier, bluesier instinct that I think is underrated. What I appreciate most is that he was a craftsman as well as a frontman, shaping hits like "On a Carousel" and "Carrie Anne" rather than merely fronting them. He represents, to me, the warm, melodic conscience of 1960s harmony pop.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Allan Clarke
- Name (Japanese)
- アラン・クラーク
- Reading
- あらん・くらーく
- Born
- April 5, 1942 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Horse
- Origin
- Salford, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter / composer / musician / guitarist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Allan Clarke born?
Born April 5, 1942 (age 84).
Where is Allan Clarke from?
Allan Clarke is from Salford, United Kingdom.
What does Allan Clarke do?
Allan Clarke works as singer, songwriter, composer, musician, guitarist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.