Eddie and the Hot Rods | |
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 Eddie & the Hot Rods 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Rods |
| Origin | Canvey Island, Essex, England |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1975–1985, 1996–present |
| Labels | Island, EMI, Voiceprint, Wienerworld, RodHot Records |
| Members | Simon Bowley Ian "Dipster" Dean Richard Holgarth Mic Stoner |
| Past members | Barrie Masters Graeme Douglas Paul Gray Lew Lewis Paul Curtis Steve Nicol Tony Cranney Dave Higgs Gary Loker Gordon Russell Chris Taylor Pete Ward Ian Nix Rob Steele Russ Strutter Warren Kennedy Tony Cranney Tex Axile Steve Walwyn Mick Rogers Madman Keyo Jess Phillips/Steve Kehoe |
| Website | eddieandthehotrods |
Eddie and the Hot Rods are a pub rock band from Essex founded in 1975. They are best known for their 1977 UK top ten hit "Do Anything You Wanna Do", released under the shortened name Rods. The group broke up in 1985, but reformed in 1996. Singer Barrie Masters was the only constant member until his death in 2019. The band continued to tour, fronted by their former bassist, Ian 'Dipster' Dean.
- ^ a b Wardle, Ben (2024). "Chapter 2 (1962–1975): One Thousand Eddie". Mark Hollis: A Perfect Silence (2nd ed.). London: Rocket 8 8Books. p. 22. ISBN 9781915156167.
- ^ Wardle, Ben (2024). "Chapter 2 (1962–1975): One Thousand Eddie". Mark Hollis: A Perfect Silence (2nd ed.). London: Rocket 8 8Books. p. 29. ISBN 9781915156167.