ɪnðɪ ˈɜːli jˈɪɹz, ðə tɹɛmˈiːloʊz wɜːɹ ɪnspˈaɪɚd baɪ bˈʌdi hˈɑːli ænd ðə kɹˈɪkɪts ænd mˈeɪnli kˈʌvɚd ðɛɹ sˈɔŋz.
In the early years, the Tremeloes were inspired by Buddy Holly and the Crickets and mainly covered their songs.