Rod Deas retired from the band early in 2019, playing his last gig with Showaddywaddy at The Qube in Corby on Friday 25 January. 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.

The current line-up is absolutely brilliant – everybody does what they’re supposed to do, and more,” he enthuses. Al James retired from the band in 2008, playing his last gig with the band at the Cheese & Grain in Frome, Somerset, on 20 December 2008. In early 2009, Trevor Oakes decided to take a break from the band due to ill health. He left the band and officially retired on 1 May 2009, meaning his last gig was also at the Cheese & Grain. Trevor Oakes is the father of footballers Scott Oakes and Stefan Oakes. Challenger is the father of Benjamin Challenger who trialled for Leicester City before playing basketball for Leicester Riders then moving into athletics, gained medals in the high jump at the 1998 and 2002 Commonwealth Games. Danny Willson also left the band during 2009 to join Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash, and his last gig was in Denmark on 8 August that year.

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BRIT Certified Award – Showaddywaddy – When". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 May 2021. There are exceptions – you know, bands like The Kinks and Oasis, whose feuds are well-documented. Of course we’ve had disagreements, but like any family has, and in the end they stay together.” Both bands had a regular presence at the Fosseway pub in Leicester and played across the UK. In early 1973, during a joint performance, the bands realized their collective act, 'Showaddywaddy,' resonated better with the audience. This collaboration led to Showaddywaddy becoming the headline act, with each band taking turns as the supporting act to earn extra cash. BRIT Certified Award – Showaddywaddy – Red Star". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 May 2021. BRIT Certified Award – Showaddywaddy – Crepes And Drapes". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 May 2021.

Their iconic lineup, featuring two singers, guitarists, bass players, and drummers, allowed for dynamic stage performances. At their peak, they performed up to 200 gigs annually, showcasing their remarkable work ethic. BRIT Certified Award – Showaddywaddy – Dancin' Party". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 May 2021. BRIT Certified Award – Showaddywaddy – Showaddywaddy". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 May 2021.Malcolm Allured left the group in 1984, followed by Russ Field in 1985, and Buddy Gask in 1987. Gask retired to Spain in 2005, and died in 2011 after suffering with ill health for a number of years. [4] Field runs a guest house with his wife in Beadnell, Northumberland, and still plays guitar in a local covers band, Before The Mast. Allured owns a nightclub called MFN at Shipley Gate, Derbyshire, and still plays live in local bands. Field was replaced by Ray Martinez in 1985, who was subsequently replaced by Danny Willson in 1995. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrateded.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p.273. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.

Find sources: "Showaddywaddy"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( March 2022) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) 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. After playing together in jamming sessions, they joined together permanently, and Showaddywaddy were born. This led to an eight-member band, with the unusual feature of having two vocalists, two drummers, two guitarists, and two bassists. The band's first professional gig was at the Dreamland Ballroom in Margate, Kent, on 1 September 1973. [ citation needed] Hits [ edit ] I hope you enjoyed this look at all the Showaddywaddy Songs. Leave a comment and let me know your favourite Showaddywaddy song. Perhaps you have seen them in concert, how did it go? Let me know below. Buddy Gask (born William George Gask, 18 December 1945, Leicester – 7 June 2011, Spain) — vocals (1973–1987) BRIT Certified Award – Showaddywaddy – Greatest Hits 1976–1978". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 May 2021.

BRIT Certified Award – Showaddywaddy – A Little Bit Of Soap". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 May 2021.

This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sourcesin this section. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. BRIT Certified Award – Showaddywaddy – Greatest Hits". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 May 2021. Over the years, the lineup saw changes, but the band's spirit endured. Their 30th-anniversary tour in 2003, alongside The Rubettes and Sweet, marked a significant milestone. The band consisted of Dave Bartram (born 23 March 1952, Leicester) and Buddy Gask (born William George Gask, 18 December 1945, Leicester) on vocals.BRIT Certified Award – Showaddywaddy – You Got What It Takes". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 May 2021.