Peter Howarth

Peter Howarth (born 3 May, 1960 in Blackpool, Lancs, England) is the current lead singer of the British band The Hollies, joining in October 2004. He replaced Carl Wayne, who died earlier in the year. The band's original singer of over 35 years was Allan Clarke, who retired in 1999. Peter Howarth also co-wrote the West End musical Robin Prince of Sherwood with 10cc guitarist Rick Fenn and performed as Roy Orbison in the musical Only The Lonely at London's Piccadilly Theatre.

Biography

Howarth began his music career as a guitarist and has worked with many artists, Including Cliff Richard and The Who, as a touring and session musician.

Howarth provides lead vocals on The Hollies' two most recent studio albums Staying Power and Then, Now, Always.