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British musician
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Male
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Birth:
1 April 1942(Bromley, United Kingdom)
Death:
1 July 1996(London, Roman Empire)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Alan David Blakley(1 April 1942 – 10 June 1996) was a British guitarist and record producer, who was a member of the Tremeloes from its inception until January 1975, where he started writing for other bands. His credits include writing various hits for the Tremeloes and co-producing the UK No. 42 hit "She's Gonna Win", with Bilbo Baggins.
Personal life
He had two daughters, Claudie Blakley and Kirsten Blakley, with his actress wife Lin Blakley, and a brother, Mike Blakley.
Blakley died of cancer in June 1996, aged 54.
Discography
| Song name | Artist | Credit | UK chart position |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Helule Helule" | The Tremeloes | Writer | 14 |
| "My Little Lady" | The Tremeloes | Writer | 6 |
| "I Shall Be Released" | The Tremeloes | Writer | 29 |
| "(Call Me) Number One" | The Tremeloes | Writer | 2 |
| "By The Way" | The Tremeloes | Writer | 35 |
| "Me And My Life" | The Tremeloes | Writer | 4 |
| "Hello Buddy" | The Tremeloes | Writer | 29 |
| "She's Gonna Win" | Bilbo Baggins | Writer | 42 |