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The Hollies End Touring Career After 63 Years
The Hollies are no longer going to tour live.
They had been performing for more than 63 years.
Tony Hicks decided to stop touring because of health problems.
Bobby Elliott chose to retire too because he and Hicks had played together for so long.
They joined the band in 1963.
The group became famous for songs such as “Bus Stop” and “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.”
The Hollies have sold more than 60 million records, according to recent reports.
Their concerts have ended, but people can still listen to and discover their music.
The Hollies announced on August 20 that their touring career had ended after more than six decades.
Guitarist Tony Hicks, 80, retired from touring because of health reasons.
Drummer Bobby Elliott, 84, also stepped away rather than continue without Hicks.
Hicks and Elliott joined The Hollies in 1963 and were the last remaining members from the classic-era touring lineup.
The band’s last reported performance was in January 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona, while its music continues to reach audiences worldwide.
- Who
- The Hollies, particularly longtime members Tony Hicks and Bobby Elliott.
- What
- The band has ended its touring career after more than six decades.
- Where
- The last reported show took place in Scottsdale, Arizona.
- When
- The decision was announced on August 20; the last reported show was in January 2026.
- Why
- Tony Hicks retired because of health reasons, and Bobby Elliott chose to retire alongside him.
Key facts
- Touring career
- Ended after more than 63 years
- Tony Hicks
- 80-year-old guitarist retiring for health reasons
- Bobby Elliott
- 84-year-old drummer also retiring from touring
- Joined The Hollies
- Both musicians joined in 1963
- Last reported show
- January 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona
- Record sales
- More than 60 million records, according to recent reports
- Hall of Fame
- Hicks and Elliott were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010
Quotes
The Hollies
The British pop-rock band The Hollies
“Due to health reasons, Tony has decided to step away from touring. Out of respect for Tony and everything they have shared throughout their remarkable journey together, Bobby has also decided to retire from touring.”
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