Don was one of the original members of the Hollies. He played drums
beginning with the Hollies' first performance at the Oasis Club in
Manchester.

In the summer of 1963, Don parted with the group when their musical
disagreements with him became too strong.



On April 21, 1997, Don wrote an email message expressing his gratitude for
the Home for the Hollie Days:



This is to say how good to see sombody has taken the trouble to gather the
fantastic history of the Hollies and place on the Internet for all to see
and remember.

Yes. I was a member of the Hollies from the very start and hold great
memories of those fantastic sixties.



My wife took it on herself to compile a scrapbook showing some very baby
faces which can be compared with today's well worn looking muscians.



Great to see some loved history



Regards,
Don Rathbone