Graham Nash Biography

The group quickly developed a distinctive style of three-part harmonies and ran off an awesome series of hits in the UK in the 1960s. They were to make the UK Top Twenty almost 20 times.

He took lead vocals in some of The Hollies' songs including 'On a Carousel' (1966) and 'Carrie-Anne' in 1967. From 1963, he persuaded the group to write their own songs. Nash wrote or co-wrote the band's original songs with Clarke and Tony Hicks.

While on a US tour in early 1967, Nash had his first chance to sing informally with David Crosby and Stephen Stills. Within the year, Nash had quit the Hollies, moved to America and helped form Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN). The trio went on to become one of the most successful touring and recording acts of the late 60s, 70s and early 80s.

Nash went on to even greater commercial success with CSN, enjoying hits with 'Marrakesh Express' (1962), 'Just a Song Before I go' in 1977 and 'Wasted on the Way' in 1982. He also supported his best friend Crosby through his drug addiction, which ended in the mid 1980s.

As a popular artist in the revolutionary 1960s, Nash became involved in the socio-political movements of the era. During 1969-72, CSN played numerous anti-war benefits and have aided such organisations as Live Aid, Greenpeace and the Vietnam Veterans.

Nash has often shelved his own solo career, which comprises melodies and ballads, for reunions with CSN in 1978 and 2004.

He also rejoined The Hollies in 1983 to record two albums to mark the group's 20th anniversary called 'What Goes Around' and 'Reunion'.

Nash also reunited with The Hollies in 1993 to record 'Peggy Sue Got Married' using original vocals by Buddy Holly given to Nash by Holly's widow.

In 2005, Nash collaborated with Norwegian musicians A-Ha on the songs 'Over the Treetops' and 'Cosy Prisons' for the Analogue recording.

The following year, he worked with David Gilmour and David Crosby on the title track of David Gilmour's third solo album, 'On an Island'. In March of 2006, the album was released and quickly reached number one in the UK charts.

Nash and Crosby subsequently toured the UK with Gilmour, singing backup on 'On an Island', 'The Blue', 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond', and 'Find the Cost of Freedom'.

Nash is part of the 'No Nukes' campaign group which is against the expansion of nuclear power. In 2007, the group recorded a music video of a new version of the Buffalo Springfield song, 'For What It's Worth'.

He was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame for the second time as a member of The Hollies in 2010. Nash was also appointed an OBE on 12 June 2010.

In 2011, he recorded a cover of 'Raining in my Heart' for the tribute album 'Rave On Buddy Holly'.

As well as music and politics, Nash enjoys photography, building up a collection of prints from the 1970s. In 1990, he decided to sell his 2,000 print collection through Sotheby's, setting a record for the highest grossing price for a single collection of photographs.