Ian Parker, the keyboardist of British rock band the Hollies, is playing at Bermondsey pub the Ancient Foresters next Tuesday (October 26).
The Hollies formed in 1962 and have kept playing and recording across the intervening 59 years, albeit with some line-up changes. Mr Parker is one of the more ‘recent’ additions, having joined the band in 1991.
He has also played with other famous artists like Joan Armatrading, the Three Degrees, the Drifters and Chuck Berry.
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He will be playing from 3-6pm at the Southwark Park Road pub, although manager Sandra Smith said “he’ll probably play on after, knowing him.”
“It’s an afternoon out for the pensioners,” she said, although everyone is more than welcome to come along. “It’ll be a nice singalong, he’s very good.” Sandra is also putting on a buffet.
The concert is part of Sandra’s plan to put on more events targeted at the older people in the area. Last month the pub held a well-attended cream tea to help raise money for the local poppy appeal. “It was a really good success, we had a good response,” she said.
If you are interesting to helping Sandra with future events or to find out more call 020 7394 1633