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23rd December 2001 The Hollies play in Jasper Carrott's Millennium Christmas Cracker Charity Show.
This was a Charity Show organised by Jasper Carrott and the tickets sold out well before most of the acts were even booked. The audience did not know who was on the bill and neither Carousel nor myself would have been able to pre-tell fans. Carousel did not know about it.
Even all of the acts were sworn to secrecy which contributes to the success of the event.
A twelve thousand sell out audience at the NEC watched a tremendous show full of top entertainers including The Hollies who opened the 2nd half with The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, Blowing In The Wind, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother and finished with "It's In Every One Of Us". Other acts included Jasper Carrott (of course), Gerry Marsden, Roger Daltry, Ocean Colour Scene, Victoria Beckham, The Counterfeit Stones, Jethro, Phil Cool, Gary Brooker, Leo Sayer, Roy Wood, dancers from Riverdance plus many others. Incidentally, The Counterfeit Stones lead singer (Jagger) is Steve Elson who, along with Allan Coates, Jamie Moses and Steve Stroud had several hits as Broken English. Obviously, Roy Wood, like Carl Wayne, was a member of the band The Move. The night was a great success with hopefully lots of money being raised for The NSPCC and the Sunfield School appeal, a school with specialist facilities for children with severe and complex learning needs, of which Jasper Carrott is a patron 16th December 2001 Tony Hick's birthday. 8th December 2001 Bobby Elliott's birthday. 26th November Ian Parkers Birthday 23rd November 2001 As The Hollies head towards their 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR, they are already committed to a number of Festivals in Germany and will return to New Zealand and Australia in the Autumn. Negotiations are also underway for celebratory concerts in the U.S.A. and Canada. On their return they will then commence their U.K. Tour around the end of October, which will be accompanied by a major record release from EMI. 20th November Ray Stiles birthday 18th August 2001 Carl Wayne's Birthday 22 April 2001 Carl Wayne completes his 22 running of the London Marathon - Congratulations. 5 April 2001 Allan Clarke's Birthday. 12 March 2001 Due to prevailing circumstances, the concert at Rhyl scheduled for March 15 has been cancelled. 19 February 2001 Mark Radcliffe of BBC Radio 2 is broadcasting a six part programme about the role Manchester has played in popular music and of course The Hollies are involved. Bobby Elliott and Graham Nash have recorded interviews for the show which can be heard for the next six weeks on Thursday evenings. 18 February 2001 BBC Radio 2 are running a Top 100 Voice of the Century Poll It will be broadcast over the Easter weekend. I am sure there is someone you could vote for. 10 February 2001 The Hollies, in conjunction with Jimmy Smith and Carousel Newsletter, are pleased to announce that there will be a Hollies Convention held at The Guildhall, Preston on Saturday, March 17th. The convention offers you the fans the opportunity to meet the Hollies before their evening concert. To obtain admission to the convention you will need to purchase a ticket for the evening show. For more information, please contact: Sheila@Ductair.free-online.co.uk If you already subscribe to Carousel Newsletter there is no need to respond by E-mail. you should have received an invitation by now. You will of course still need to purchase a ticket for the Guildhall show. 10 February 2001 The Hollies at Number One again in New Zealand Album Charts with a newly released Greatest Hits Album. They have knocked off Shaggy and Limp Bizkit and are doing better then The Beatles!!! 5 February 2001 To all fans "Down Under" The Hollies tour Australia and New Zealand for the first time in many years. Make sure you catch them They are better than ever. 2 February 2001 Graham Nash's Birthday
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