Graham Nash

British musician

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Graham Nash is a British musician, born in Blackpool, England, on February 2, 1942. He was a founding member of the influential folk-rock trio Crosby, Stills & Nash, formed in 1968 with David Crosby and Stephen Stills. Prior to this, Nash was a member of the British rock group The Hollies, known for their hits in the 1960s. Crosby, Stills & Nash, and later Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, became renowned for their acoustic and electric folk-rock sound and distinctive three-part harmonies, becoming musical icons for the hippie movement following Woodstock. The group released successful albums such as their eponymous debut in 1969 and D\u00e9j\u00e0 vu in 1970. Despite periods of pursuing solo careers, the members have reunited for tours and recordings over the decades, maintaining a successful live act into the 21st century.12

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Crosby, Stills & Nash
), and Graham Nash (b. February 2, 1942, Blackpool, Lancashire, England).
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), and Graham Nash (b. February 2, 1942, Blackpool, Lancashire, England).
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the Hollies
…5, 1942, Salford, Lancashire, England), Graham Nash (b. February 2, 1942, Blackpool, Lancashire), Tony Hicks (b. December 16, 1943, Nelson, Lancashire), Eric Haydock (b. February 3, 1943, Burnley, Lancashire—d. January 5, 2019), Bernie Calvert (b. September 16, 1943, Burnley), and Terry Sylvester (b. January 8, 1947, Liverpool, Merseyside).
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…5, 1942, Salford, Lancashire, England), Graham Nash (b. February 2, 1942, Blackpool, Lancashire), Tony Hicks (b. December 16, 1943, Nelson, Lancashire), Eric Haydock (b. February 3, 1943, Burnley, Lancashire—d. January 5, 2019), Bernie Calvert (b. September 16, 1943, Burnley), and Terry Sylvester (b. January 8, 1947, Liverpool, Merseyside).
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