How old is Showaddywaddy?

The band was formed in 1973 by the amalgamation of two groups, Choise and the Golden Hammers, the latter often known simply as The Hammers. They both played at the Fosse Way pub in Leicester and soon discovered shared musical tastes.

How old is Dave Bartram?

70 years (March 23, 1952)Dave Bartram / Age

Where is Showaddywaddy from?

Leicester, United KingdomShowaddywaddy / Origin

Why did Buddy Gask leave Showaddywaddy?

Buddy left Showaddywaddy in September 1987, after relationships within the band became strained.

Are Showaddywaddy still alive?

One of the original members of the Leicester band Showaddywaddy has died aged 64, following a long illness. Bill “Buddy Gask” spent 14 years with the Teddy Boy-styled group and sang lead vocals on the band’s first hit single Hey Rock ‘n’ Roll in 1974.

Where was Dave Bartram born?

Leicester, United KingdomDave Bartram / Place of birth

When did Dave Bartram get married?

“We did have some feuds – with eight members, it was inevitable – and we did our fair share of hell-raising. But in 1984, I got married to Cathy and we have a daughter, Holly, who’s 30.

Who died out of Showaddywaddy?

Al James, the former bassist for British 1950s pop revival band Showaddywaddy, has died at age 72. According to BBC News, James (born Geoffrey Betts), died on Friday (Nov. 16) after suffering a fall at home. James joined the Leicester-bred band in 1973 and played with them through his retirement in 2008.

Did Showaddywaddy appear on Opportunity Knocks?

After an appearance on the talent show Opportunity Knocks, the band hit the upper reaches of the charts with their debut single, Hey Rock and Roll, in 1974. The band struck a chord with their original take on the rock’n’roll sound.

Who is lead singer of Showaddywaddy?

Andy PelosShowaddywaddy / Lead singer

Do Showaddywaddy still perform?

Showaddywaddy is currently touring across 2 countries and has 8 upcoming concerts.

Which singer fronted the 1970s pop group Showaddywaddy?

frontman Dave Bartram
Bill “Buddy Gask” spent 14 years with the Teddy Boy-styled group and sang lead vocals on the band’s first hit single Hey Rock ‘n’ Roll in 1974. The group went on to record 15 UK top 20 hit singles during the 1970s. Showaddywaddy frontman Dave Bartram said they spent “great times” together during the group’s heyday.

Who was the lead singer of mud?

Ray Stiles1966 – 1979
Syd TwynhamSince 1987Margo Buchanan1978 – 1979
Mud/Lead singers

Is the lead singer of Showaddywaddy?

Who wrote Mud songs?

After signing to Rak Records and teaming up with songwriters/producers Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, the band had fourteen UK Top 20 hits between 1973 and 1976, including three number ones.

How many number 1s did Mud have?

three Number 1 singles
Mud have picked up a string of Top 20 hits including three Number 1 singles; this includes a Christmas Number 1 in 1974 with Lonely This Christmas.

Who fronted Showaddywaddy?

singer Dave Bartram
Between 1974 and 1982, Showaddywaddy – then fronted by lead singer Dave Bartram – enjoyed 10 top five hits, including chart-topping Under the Moon of Love in 1976. Donning teddy boy outfits, they specialised in cover versions of classic hits from the 1950s and 1960s.

Who wrote Tiger Feet?

Nicky Chinn
Mike Chapman
Tiger Feet/Composers

Who played Tiger Feet?

Tiger Feet is a popular song by the English glam rock band Mud, released in January 1974. Written and produced by the songwriting team of Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn, it was the first of three number No. 1 singles for the band, in the UK Singles Chart.

Was there a group called Mud?

Mud are an English glam rock band, formed in February 1966.