Eric Haydock, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Eric Haydock

British musician

Date of Birth: 03-Feb-1943

Place of Birth: Burnley, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 05-Jan-2019

Profession: musician, guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Eric Haydock (born Eric John Haddock; 3 February 1943 – 5 January 2019) was a British musician, best known as the original bass guitarist of The Hollies from December 1962 until July 1966.
He was one of the first British musicians to play a Fender Bass VI, a six-string bass.
Although considered a great bass guitarist, he was replaced in 1966 by Bernie Calvert, after disputes related to the conduct of the band's managers.