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- ISBN 9781917274111
- Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
- Publication Date: 12 Feb 2026
- Publisher: Omnibus Press
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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In 1963, as the world was changing from black and white into Technicolor, a group of northern lads set up their two humble guitar amplifiers and drum kit in Abbey Road studios. The red recording light lit up and The Hollies leaped into life – and into the unknown. The five Hollies were there at the start of the Rock Revolution; a time when British bands first invaded America and conquered the world.
Bobby Elliott has meticulously kept diaries since he was a child, and although many have tried to persuade him over the years, he has not collected the contents into a book – until now. From appearing on the first ever Top Of The Pops with The Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, The Dave Clarke Five, The Swinging Blue Jeans and The Beatles, to partying at the Ad Lib with John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Bobby’s stories are a part of rock'n'roll history.
Covering his whole life, from growing up in post-war Lancashire through to sipping cocktails in the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel, It Ain’t Heavy, It’s My Story is a must-read for fans of The Hollies and of British rock’n’roll.
Bobby Elliott is best known as the dynamic drummer of The Hollies, one of Britain's most enduring pop-rock bands. Joining the group in 1963, Elliott quickly became recognized for his inventive, energetic style that drove hits like 'Bus Stop', 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother,' and 'Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress'. Prior to The Hollies, he honed his skills in local bands, developing a reputation as one of the finest drummers of the 1960s beat boom. He is still active with the band and lives in the Pennines, UK.
