(Born: 23 March 1940 in Hampstead, England – Died: 4 July 2022) was an English songwriter and composer. Alan and his longtime writing partner Ken Howard use the name Howard Blaikley when collaborating. Please take this into consideration if a release only states Blaikley as the songwriter. In many cases this refers to the duo and not just Alan. Not to be confused with Alan Blakley of The Tremeloes.