Chas and Dave split up!

[Zulu Romeo]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8269057.stm

Music veterans Chas and Dave have split after 35 years together, their agent has announced.

The duo recorded classic household name tunes such as Rabbit, The Sideboard Song and Snooker Loopy.

Bassist and singer Dave Peacock is to retire from the music business following the death of his wife Sue from lung cancer in July.

Pianist Chas Hodges said he will honour their touring commitments under the new name of Chas And His Band.

These guys were household names during my early childhood. It is understandable given what Dave has been through this year, though.

Sad to see them split, though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT-6fQ8lWig

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEJxiHFkDjo

 

[Pingfah]

It is very sad, I went to see Chas & Dave at my local Cricket Club a few years ago, and it was a proper knees-up! One of the most entertaining nights of music I've seen.

For a couple of old guys singing ridiculous songs about Beer, Prostitutes, Snooker Players and Sausage and Mash, they sure rocked the place