Carl Wayne 1943-2004
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The Road Is Long, With Many A Winding Turn......
Thank you, Carl, for leading us down that road for the last few years.
It was a fantastic journey.
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It is a very sad day for the band.
Carl was one of the music business's GREAT characters.
He was a fearless performer and a powerhouse singer.
It has been an honour to work with him.
I shall remember his five years with The Hollies with great pride and affection.
We will miss him.
Bobby Elliott - THE HOLLIES |
The tributes below are taken from The Hollies Guestbook,
Hollies Forum and individual emails I have received.
I am 32 and have grown up with the sound of The Hollies & the 60's sound. I have seen The Hollies many times on tour, and have experienced a tour with Carl Wayne. His act was outstanding and very professional, and I am glad to have been able to see him in action in my life time. This is a very sad loss for British music and The Hollies. Thank you so much. My condolences to The Hollies and Carl's family.
Simon Thompson
Bristol, UK - Tuesday, September 14, 2004, 11:32:46gmt)
Diane and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to all, especially Sue and Jack following the very sad loss of Carl. Although like many of the Carousel fans we grew up with his music during our teenage years in the 1960's we only knew him for a few brief years since he joined The Hollies in 2000. And we were very privileged to have had the opportunity to talk to him at a few shows and conventions over that time and I must say it was an absolute pleasure to have known him. When Allan Clarke left the Hollies at the end of 1999, many 'fans' I'm sure (including us) thought the band had probably now reached a natural end. Many of us thought how difficult it would be to replace someone with such a unique voice and presence as Allan, but those reservations were soon dispelled for us before he even put a foot on the stage! We had not been able to see his first few gigs, but when Carl walked in the room at his first 'fans' convention, his warmth, friendship and pleasant manner towards everyone left us in no doubt as to what a great human being he was. Since that day I honestly believe he provided a new impetus to the band through his enthusiasm skill and professionalism and whenever you got a chance to have a chat with him, he always afforded you plenty of time and always showed an interest in whatever the subject happened to be. Carl was one of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet. It was a pleasure knowing him and I can't even start to imagine how much everyone will miss him. We know we will.
Andy & Diane Whitaker
UK - Tuesday, September 14, 2004, 11:18:56gmt)
I would like to say I saw the hollies at the regent theatre in Hanley last year they were fab. Carl was a person who when spoke you felt like you had known him for years, very friendly, very nice man. When The Hollies had finished singing I just wanted more all night, that's how good they were to me. May you rest in peace. My thoughts are with The Hollies and his family.
Elaine Clewlow
UK - Monday, September 13, 2004, 12:54:38gmt)
Carl, we'll always remember your tremendously powerful and versatile voice, and ever present cheeky laugh and smile. How genuine you were, always worrying about whether you'd put on a good show, which you always did. Raising the spirits of everyone, who came to see you, making them feel special. Along with a smile and a wave to familiar faces in the audience. And after the show, always sparing the time to chat to fans, reminiscing with a joke and a laugh. Our thoughts are with your family and friends. God bless.
Mum, Allison & Yvonne Larkins
UK - Sunday, September 12, 2004, 17:04:22mt)
Having travelled down from Scotland to clumber Park, I was surprised that Carl was not appearing - I understand now! What a sad loss to the music business and to The Hollies. I had the pleasure of meeting Carl at the stage door in Derby where he promptly signed my programme. What a true star and perfect gentleman.
Ron
Scotland, UK - Sunday, September 12, 2004, 13:07:42mt)
We are very sad to hear the news about Carl. The world has lost a great singer. Our thoughts are with his family.
Carole & Alan Hancox.
Birmingham, UK - Saturday, September 11, 2004, 18:50:51gmt)
I was so sorry to learn about Carl Wayne. I enjoyed the last concert in the Potteries performed by The Hollies a couple of years back when the show was full of great music from The Hollies and Move collections. He will be a hard act to follow.
Stuart Cartlidge
UK - Saturday, September 11, 2004, 10:49:36gmt)
Rob, it is awful news, what a terrible waste of true talent, you feel like you have lost a real friend.
Andy
UK - Saturday, September 11, 2004, 10:07:13gmt)
I was away on holiday when I heard the tragic news. I met Carl after several gigs over the last few years and always found him so friendly and kind. Deepest sympathy to Sue and Jack.
Madeleine Evans
UK - Friday, September 10, 2004, 15:20:49(gmt)
Its so sad that the great Carl Wayne is dead. He did not get the recognition and the hits he deserved. But 5 years with The Hollies was a good thing
Christian Jespersen
Denmark - Friday, September 10, 2004, 13:31:27(gmt)
How saddened I was to hear of the passing of that great artist, vocalist, performer, recording star, actor, the great Carl Wayne. A wonderful and kind person - a true gentleman who treated all his fans with the greatest respect - would stay after shows to talk and sign autographs. A great ambassador of the music scene - a true Rock 'n' Roll hero. I will really miss his visits. My sincere condolences to Sue, Jack and family.
Danny Reddington
UK - Friday, September 10, 2004, 09:55:31(gmt)
Deepest sympathy to the family of Carl Wayne. I had the great pleasure of seeing The Hollies on my birthday October 2002 at the Assembly Hall Tunbridge Wells and was amazed at the way the group sounded. Carl even wished me happy birthday. The next concert was re dated because Carl was recovering and sure enough the next concert was just as fantastic as the first. A truly great lead singer. Will miss his vocal talent. l hope the band carry on. God bless Carl
Richard & Yvonne Gamble
UK - We, September 09, 2004, 19:44:26 (gmt)
Dear Rob, I heard the news about Carl last week and was devastated. Having followed The Hollies for many years, it was not easy for someone to take over and fill Allan's shoes when he left, but Wow what a job Carl Did. I last saw them in Chatham in February this year, he will be sorely missed. What a man, what a professional, what a voice!!! and what a Gent!!! Please pass my condolences to his family and the rest of the band.
Simon D Millgate
Kent, UK - Thursday, September 09, 2004, 16:51:19 (gmt)
Words can not express the sadness that I feel my dear darling Carl. Thank you for 36 years of a wonderful friendship and wonderful songs. While I listen to your beautiful voice you will always be here. My thoughts are with you today and always and my love to Sue and Jack. There will be an extra twinkly star in the sky tonight. Love ya Carl,
Elaine
UK - Thursday, September 09, 2004, 09:52:33 (gmt)
My daughter was one of the nurses who attended Carl at his home during his illness, she told him I was a Hollies fan and he promptly gave her, to give to me, CD's of The Move, The Hollies, plus a signed photo. I will always treasure them, a memory of a true gentleman and a great musician who will be sadly missed. I was lucky enough to see The Hollies in concert at The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton in February, a fantastic show. Condolences to his wife Sue and son Jack.
Love Sue Winter
UK - Wednesday, September 08, 2004, 00:56:53 (gmt)
Having been a Hollies fan for more than four decades now it is very sad to see one of the greatest performers leave the stage of life. Carl will always be with us in the fantastic music of the Hollies and the Move. He put life into each and every single chord of the songs. Thanks for the memories!
Karl Beck
Germany - Tuesday, September 07, 2004, 22:23:56 (gmt)
You were the best friend I ever had, I will miss you.
Lynne Appleby.
Redcar, UK- Tuesday, September 07, 2004, 20:15:46 (gmt)
I was so shock when Peej Harding e-mail me and told me the bad news that Carl Wayne died. I cried all night. Carl was a beautiful man and he will be missed. I never met him and the other Hollies band members. My condolences go to Carl's wife Susan and son Jack and my sympathy to The Hollies band. Carl gave us shining star on stage and he will be shining in heaven looking down and watching and letting us know that he's is in a beautiful place. He will be remembered always and we must go on like he wants us to. I will always be faithful fan. Carl I love you. Susan, Jack be strong, Carl loved you both very much.
Peggy Hamilton
Chicago, Illinois - Tuesday, September 07, 2004, 19:16:19 (gmt)
Carl was a great entertainer and a nice guy. I had the pleasure to see him with The Hollies in Cambridge a few years ago. I'm very sad. My condolences to his family and The Hollies.
Ulrich Wesskamp
- Tuesday, September 07, 2004, 18:56:39 (gmt)
Dear Carl, it's shocking ! You was a very friendly and strong person with a huge professional. You was the perfect lead singer after Allan Clarke's retirement. It is a great loss. Condolence to your family and your friends. Dear Hollies, please continue your fantastic unique work ! My best wishes for your future.
Ursula H
Germany - Tuesday, September 07, 2004, 17:16:35 (gmt)
It was with great sadness that I heard the news. As a lifelong fan of The Hollies I much admired the way in which Carl made the songs his own. My condolences to you all. The music will of course go on. I was so glad that you made it to Aldershot.
Bernie Fallon
Aldershot, UK - Tuesday, September 07, 2004, 11:06:39 (gmt)
Hi Rob - I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Carl Wayne. Unfortunately I never had the privilege of seeing him perform with The Hollies but was promised by my husband that when they next visited Australia (supposed to be next year), he'd take me to see them - even if we had to travel to Melbourne! Guess that won't be the case now. Please pass on my sincere condolences to Carl's wife Sue and son Jack and the rest of the guys in the band.
Kind regards Sue Chaplin
Adelaide, South Australia - Tuesday, September 07, 2004, 06:53:29 (gmt)
For the past few months I've been playing the cd copy of 'looking on' by the move that a friend of mine was kind enough to pick up for me on a recent trip to the UK. I had no idea that Carl was involved with The Hollies, a group I had the great fortune of supporting during the sixties here in Toronto, Canada. Carl was a great rock and roller, and will surely be missed by his many fans...sincere condolences to his family. The celestial choir just added another great vocalist.
Greg Godovitz
Toronto, Canada - Tuesday, September 07, 2004, 03:37:29 (gmt) | |
