Complex sentence: The name of the singing group the Hollies is often claimed as a tribute to Holly; according to the band, the group admired Holly, but their name was inspired primarily by the sprigs of holly in evidence around Christmas 1962.
Split into simpler sentences: The name of the singing group the Hollies is often claimed as a tribute to Holly. According to the band, the group admired Holly, but their name was inspired primarily by the sprigs of holly in evidence around Christmas 1962.