Eric Haydock

Eric Haydock
Haydock performing in 2013
Background information
Birth name	Eric Haddock
Born	(1943-02-03) 3 February 1943 (age 74) , Cheshire
Genres	Rock, pop
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Bass guitar
Years active	1962–1966
Associated acts	The Hollies

Eric Haydock (born Eric Haddock; 3 February 1943, , Cheshire) was the original bass guitarist of The Hollies from December 1962 until 1966. He was one of the first British musicians to play a Fender Bass VI, a six-string bass. Although considered a great bass guitarist, he was replaced in 1966 by Bernie Calvert, after disputes related to the conduct of the band's managers.

On 15 March 2010 Haydock , along with Calvert and the other fellow Hollies members Allan Clarke, Graham Nash, Tony Hicks, Bobby Elliott, and Terry Sylvester were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.