ONE of the most iconic bands in British music, The Hollies, has confirmed the new date of its Llandudno gig.

The British Invasion rockers were due to perform in autumn this year as part of their their 60th anniversary tour.

The new date for the Venue Cymru performance is June 12, 2022, when the band, including original guitarist Tony Hicks and six-decade drummer Bobby Elliot, will perform hits such as He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother, The Air That I Breathe and Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress).

"‘We felt like this is something no other band gets to do, celebrate six decades together, 60 years of this band and these songs means so much to us and so many others,” said Hicks.

Elliot added: "We’re incredibly excited performing for everyone on what will be some of the most special shows in the history of The Hollies."

The pair will be joined by lead singer Peter Howarth, bassist Ray Stiles, keyboardist Ian Parker and rhythm guitarist Steve Lauri.

The extensive begins in Birmingham on May 22, and will include two shows at the legendary London Palladium, before finishing at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall on June 21.

Celebrated as one of the most influential bands from the 1960s British Invasion era alongside the likes of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, the Hollies have had over 20 world-wide hits, including number one singles in both the US and UK. They have spent an astonishing 263 weeks in the UK top 40 official singles chart, and have been performing continuously since their formation in 1962.

Their cultivated musicianship, coupled with the Hollies’ extensive back catalogue of memorable rock ‘n’ roll tunes, has ensured the longevity of one of the greatest groups to emerge from the early 1960’s British Rock Revolution.

In 1995, they were bestowed the coveted Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution To British Music, and in 2010 were inducted into the American Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame for their ‘impact on the evolution, development and perpetuation of Rock and Roll’.

Tickets available from ticketmaster.com or venue box offices. VIP packages also available including meet and greet with the band, photo opportunity, a signed photo and VIP laminate.

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