-and all things nice

[einar]

This is how Peter Howarth, lead singer with the Hollies since Oct. -04, introduces himself and his first musical memories:

" As far back as I can remember, I have always loved music and I hope I always will. My earliest memory was hearing 'Sugar and Spice and all things nice' when I was about two years old. I remember distinctly holding the record and staring at it in absolute awe and wonder! This very quickly led to an obsession of putting these brightly coloured discs, big and small, onto the 'spinning thing' in the sideboard (the radiogram). I progressed from the listening stage to climbing upon the dining table and singing into the Hoover, along to the inspired sounds of 'The Chipmunks sing the Beatles'".

Further reading at http://www.hollies.co.uk/bandprofilemain.html

einar

[admin]

Thanks for this nice quote Einar. It is always of great interest to me to learn how musicians have been shaped by the music to which they were exposed during their youth. It sets the stage for how they will perform and interpret music for the rest of their lives.

Also, it seems to me that the greatest influence of music on one's life stems from that which is listened to during adolescence.

As far as The Searchers are concerned, "Needles and Pins" created a magical moment for me and let me fully appreciate the true power of music. I have been hooked on The Searchers ever since.