Bursting onto the music scene in the 70's, Chas 'n' Dave released songs that spoke about life in London, using their own accents rather than the fashionable but fake transatlantic twang. They knew that if they wrote and sang about their own experience rather than simply making up the bollocks that was normally expected then people would be interested. With hits like «Gertcha», «Rabbit», «The Sideboard Song» and «Margate», they created a sound that was uniquely British and rockin' to boot. What most people don't know is that both Chas and Dave had previous careers, playing with the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, nor the stories about getting nicked fishing, getting cracked onto by dodgy producers, going barmy locked in recording studios, playing with the Beatles and generally getting pissed and having a laugh. If you've ever wondered what makes this legendary duo tick (or even which one is bloody which) then this is the book for you!
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Chas Hodges. Chas and Dave
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
First Memories
11, Harton Road
Irish John
Schooldays and Rock ’n’ Roll
I Become a Rock ’n’ Roller
Jerry Lee for Me
First Real Job
Butlins with Billy Gray & The Stormers
The Outlaws
Jerry Lee Lewis Tour
Gene Vincent
The Outlaws vs. The Beatles
Cliff Bennett & The Rebel Rousers
Fishing Stories
Cliff and the Rebs Split
Now What Can I Do To Get Some Money?
Heads Hands & Feet
HH & F – RIP
The Meeting
The Beginning
First Record Deal
Second Record Deal
Bob England and ‘Gertcha!’
How do we Follow ‘Rabbit’?
No Pleasin’ You
Knees up Down Under
Bob Bails Out
I’m a Grandad!
Troublesome Roadies Number 1 and Number 2
Troublesome Roadie Story Number Two
Millennium and the USA
Hootenanny!
Glastonbury and On
Better all the Time!
Discography
Copyright Notices
Copyright
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To Harry Albert Bob Garner
Special thanks to Daniel Bunyard
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‘Mick!’ I’ve hollered, grabbing hold of him. Mick’s turned round ready to take a swing, then saw it was me.
‘Mick,’ I said. ‘Leave him alone. He’s not worth the bother. Come and have a drink.’
