Alan Blakley | |
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Birth name | Alan David Blakley |
Born | 1 April 1942 Bromley, Kent |
Died | 10 June 1996 | (aged 54)
Genres | Pop, rock |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist, songwriter, record producer |
Years active | 1960s–1990s |
Alan David Blakley (1 April 1942 – 10 June 1996) was an English guitarist and record producer, who was a member of the Tremeloes from its inception until January 1975, where he started writing for other bands. His credits include writing various hits for the Tremeloes and co-producing the UK No. 42 hit "She's Gonna Win", with Bilbo Baggins.
He had two daughters, Claudie Blakley and Kirsten Blakley, with his actress wife Lin Blakley, and a brother, Mike Blakley.
Blakely died of cancer in June 1996, aged 54.