Alan Blakley

Alan David Blakley (1 April 1942 – 1 June 1996)[1] was a British musician and record producer, known as the rhythm guitarist and keyboard player with the Tremeloes and co-writer of most of their hits until January 1975, when he started writing for other bands. His credits include co-writing (with Len Hawkes) various hits for the Tremeloes, co-producing the UK No. 42[2] hit "She's Gonna Win", with Bilbo, and co-producing singles and albums by Mungo Jerry with the group's leader, Ray Dorset. He subsequently rejoined the Tremeloes until forced to retire for health reasons.

Not to be confused with Alan Blaikley.

Alan Blakley
Blakley, 1968
Blakley, 1968
Background information
Birth nameAlan David Blakley
Born(1942-04-01)1 April 1942
Bromley, Kent, England[1]
Died1 June 1996(1996-06-01) (aged 54)[1]
GenresPop, rock
Occupation(s)Guitarist, songwriter, record producer
Years active1960s–1990s

Personal life

Blakley married actress Lin Blakley, and they had two daughters: Claudie Blakley and Kirsten Blakley.[3] His brother Mike Blakley was also a musician, and a drummer in the band Christie.[4]

Blakley died of cancer in June 1996, aged 54.[5]

Discography
Song name Artist Credit UK chart position
"Helule Helule" The Tremeloes Co-writer 14[6]
"My Little Lady" The Tremeloes Co-writer 6[6]
"(Call Me) Number One" The Tremeloes Co-writer 2[6]
"By the Way" The Tremeloes Co-writer 35[6]
"Me And My Life" The Tremeloes Co-writer 4[6]
"Hello Buddy" The Tremeloes Co-writer 29[6]
"She's Gonna Win" Bilbo Co-producer 42[2]

References
  1. "Alan Blakley". AllMusic. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  2. "BILBO". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  3. "BRIAN POOLE & THE TREMELOES". soundsofthe60s.com. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  4. "Christie - Tremeloes". yellowriver.0catch.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2017. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  5. Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 1996 - 1997". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 26 April 2014.
  6. "TREMELOES". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
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