HAYDOCK'S ROCKHOUSE

This was a short-lived project of Eric Haydock's after he left The Hollies in 1966. See also Eric's Dog

Line-up

In '66 Eric Haydock, fresh from leaving the Hollies joined an already existing band formed in '64 called 'The Soul Executives'. The line up of which was:- Ian Brookes - Base Guitar, Trumpet Barry Worthington - Tenor Sax and flute Graham Attwood - Baritone Sax, Bill Conway - Vibes, Keyboards and alto Sax Dereck Taylor - Guitar & Base Ken Knight - Drums, Pete Ainsworth - Vocals

After a 'spat' with Pete, Graham Attwood left the band and it was decided that I, as the bass player should move to trumpet full time to replace him in the brass section. We advertised for a bass player and Eric walked into our rehearsal and asked to join the band.

Ian Brooks

I was the guitarist/vocalist with Haydocks Rockhouse,and played on both singles recorded at Studio2, Abbey Road. I now play with 70s group The NEW SEEKERS for who my wife Francine Rees is lead vocalist.

Roger Walburn

Discography

UK 45's
Cupid/She Thinks	Columbia DB 8050 1966
Lovin' You/Mix A Fix	Columbia DB 8135 1967

"Cupid" was originally sung by Sam Cooke. "Lovin' You" was a Lovin' Spoonful number.

Memories

I knew the singer Pete Ainsworth, he was from Stockport and was seriously into soul music. He'd played in various bands but an invitation to be part of Eric Haydock's new set up led him to leave his job (at Balloon Street's CWS) and plunge into the music world full time. This was in the early summer of 1966.
I don't know what became of either him or the rest of the group but I hope and pray that they are all still rocking and well.

Allan Jones