Alan Blakley

Alan David Blakley (1 April 1942 – 10 June 1996)[1] 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 co-writing (with Len Hawkes) various hits for the Tremeloes and co-producing the UK No. 42[2] hit "She's Gonna Win", with Bilbo.

Not to be confused with Alan Blaikley.

Alan Blakley
Birth nameAlan David Blakley
Born1 April 1942
Bromley, Kent[1]
Died10 June 1996(1996-06-10) (aged 54)[1]
GenresPop, rock
Occupation(s)Guitarist, songwriter, record producer
Years active1960s–1990s
Associated actsThe Tremeloes

Personal life

He had two daughters, Claudie Blakley and Kirsten Blakley,[3] with his actress wife Lin Blakley, and a brother, Mike Blakley.[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. 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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