Les Holroyd
| Les Holroyd | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Leslie Holroyd |
| Born | 12 March 1948 |
| Origin | Oldham, Lancashire, England |
| Genres |
rock classic rock progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | musician |
| Instruments | bass guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1960's–present |
| Labels | Harvest, Polydor |
| Associated acts | Barclay James Harvest |
Les Holroyd (born Richard Leslie Holroyd, 12 March 1948, Oldham, Lancashire, England), is an English bass guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, formerly with the British progressive rock band Barclay James Harvest.
Biography
Les Holroyd is a founder member of BJH and played with the band throughout its life.
Following the split of the original band, he now tours with his own version of BJH, known as Barclay James Harvest featuring Les Holroyd. Initially, the band featured BJH drummer Mel Pritchard. They released an album called Revolution Days, and later a live recording with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.
Les Holroyd has collaborated with Alan Simon, notably in the 2009 rock opera Anne de Bretagne, in which he played King Henry VII of England.
References
External links
- Barclay James Harvest featuring Les Holroyd
- Pedley, Dean (February 2007). "Les Holroyd – Barclay James Harvest Interview". HardRockHouse.Com. Archived from the original on 24 July 2008. Retrieved 11 August 2008.
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