Ollie Halsall, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ollie Halsall

English guitarist and vibraphone player

Date of Birth: 14-Mar-1949

Place of Birth: Southport, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 29-May-1992

Profession: pianist, guitarist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Peter John 'Ollie' Halsall (14 March 1949 – 29 May 1992) was an English guitarist best known for his role in The Rutles, the bands Timebox, Patto and Boxer, and for his contribution to the music of Kevin Ayers.
He is also notable as one of the few players of the vibraphone in rock music.
He was known by his childhood nickname 'Olly' or 'Ollie' which was simply a corruption of his surname ('alsall, 'ally, 'olly,).
The Ollie Halsall Archive was established in 1985, with the aim of documenting and promoting the work of a unique musician.