Chas & Dave

In-depth Biography
The British novelty duo Chas & Dave (singer/guitarist Charles "Chas" Hodges and singer/bassist Dave Peacock) got started in the mid-'70s, when they issued their debut recording, One Fing 'n' Anuvver, in 1976. The pair formed their own record label shortly thereafter, Rockney, before embarking on a tour supporting the British doo wop revival act the Darts, with drummer Mick Burt in tow. The group continued to issue albums on a regular basis, but it was the moderate chart success of their early singles that gradually built the duo a following -- "Strummin," "Gertcha," and "The Sideboard Song" -- before racking up a total of three U.K. Top Ten hits in the span of a year and a half ("Rabbi...

In-depth Biography
The British novelty duo Chas & Dave (singer/guitarist Charles "Chas" Hodges and singer/bassist Dave Peacock) got started in the mid-'70s, when they issued their debut recording, One Fing 'n' Anuvver, in 1976. The pair formed their own record label shortly thereafter, Rockney, before embarking on a tour supporting the British doo wop revival act the Darts, with drummer Mick Burt in tow. The group continued to issue albums on a regular basis, but it was the moderate chart success of their early singles that gradually built the duo a following -- "Strummin," "Gertcha," and "The Sideboard Song" -- before racking up a total of three U.K. Top Ten hits in the span of a year and a half ("Rabbit" would climb to number eight in the winter of 1980, the football anthem "Ossie's Dream" hit number five in the spring of 1981, while "Ain't No Pleasing You" barely missed hitting the top of the charts, peaking at number two in the spring of 1982). Ensuing singles failed to match the success of their predecessors, until 1986's "Snooker Loopy" hit number six on the charts. But the single would prove to be their last hit, as it appeared as though the duo focused on other interests soon after, including running a pub mixed with sporadic TV appearances and live shows. Chas & Dave returned in the early 21st century with such old-time rock & roll releases as 2000's You're Never Too Old to Rock n' Roll, 2001's Rock N' Roll Party, and 2002's The World of Chas & Dave Vol.2. ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide