What happened to the lead singer of Showaddywaddy?
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.
How many original Showaddywaddy are there?
eight members
Showaddywaddy may have a reputation as a covers band, but much of the band’s recorded material was from their own hand. Whilst original songwriting was credited to all eight members, it was primarily Dave and Trevor that wrote songs, either in their own right or in collaboration.
Is the lead singer of Showaddywaddy?
Andy PelosShowaddywaddy / Lead singer
Are there any original members in Showaddywaddy?
Showaddywaddy are a pop/rock group from Leicester, England. They specialise in revivals of hit songs from the 1950s and early 1960s, while also issuing original material….
| Showaddywaddy | |
|---|---|
| Labels | Bell, Arista, RCA |
| Members | Romeo Challenger Rob Hewins Andy Pelos Tom Bull David Graham Billy Shannon Sam Holland |
What happened to Rob Hewins from Showaddywaddy?
After almost 10 years, Rob Hewins has left Showaddywaddy, playing his last gig on Friday 26th November in Bridlington. Rob first played with the band for a one-off gig in August 2011, and joined up permanently by January 2012. We thank Rob for everything over the last 10 years, and fans wish him all the best for the future.
What happened to Rod Deas from Showaddywaddy?
Rod Deas retired from the band early in 2019, playing his last gig with Showaddywaddy at The Qube in Corby on Friday 25th January.
What happened to the band Showaddywaddy?
Dave Bartram returned to the stage to give Rod a farewell speech before the second set. Guitarist Ray Hatfield (who joined January 2017 when Paul Dixon left), keyboardist Dean Loach, and bassist Billy Norman (who joined the band in January 2018) all left Showaddywaddy in the summer of 2020.
What happened to Dave Bartram from Showaddywaddy?
Lead singer Dave Bartram left Showaddywaddy on 3 December 2011 after 38 years fronting the band, and his last gig was at the Kings Hall Theatre in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.