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Chas Hodges
Chas Hodges (born Charles Nicholas Hodges, on 28 December 1943) is an English musician and singer, probably best known for being one half, and lead vocalist, of the English musical duo, Chas & Dave.
Before founding Chas & Dave, Hodges had worked with the producer Joe Meek, as a session musician, backing Jerry Lee Lewis & Gene Vincent, and has also played with Mike Berry and 'The Outlaws' along with Ritchie Blackmore, and Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers, which had Mick Burt on drums. He then joined Albert Lee's band Heads Hands & Feet before playing with Dave Peacock and Albert in Black Claw. He also played piano for a short-lived band called The Rockers, which featured Roy Wood, Phil Lynott and John Coghlan. Hodges claims that he learnt piano by watching Jerry Lee Lewis whilst backing him.
Hodges is still famous and popular today among supporters of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club owing to singles he has released as Chas and Dave (with Dave Peacock). These include "Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur", "Hot Shot Tottenham", "When the Year Ends in One", "Spurs Medley" and "Ossie's Dream" also known as "Spurs are on their way to Wembley". In 2009, following the death of his wife Sue, Peacock announced his retirement from performing with Chas & Dave. However, in 2010 the band announced a tour in 2011.
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Album reviews: Mogwai | Gilbert O’Sullivan | Lemon Twigs | John Mulhearn | Quatuor Debussy
Scotsman 29 Aug 2018
Mogwai’s new soundtrack is haunting, while Gilbert O’Sullivan revisits the spirit of the 1970s. Mogwai. Kin. The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Rock Action) ***. Gilbert O'Sullivan. Gilbert O'Sullivan (BMG) ***. Lemon Twigs ... O'Sullivan's reappraisal is more likely to be of the Chas & Dave variety, not least because Hodges makes his unmistakeable presence felt on the perky pub rhythm'n'blues of This Riff ... FOLK ... CLASSICAL ... ....
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Win 1 of 5 Gilbert O’Sullivan CDs
Music News 27 Aug 2018
Gilbert O’Sullivan. Gilbert O’Sullivan’s unique blend of melodic craftsmanship, witty wordplay, topical acuity and surrealist humour has given him an enduring and endearing career ... There’s a case for him being our own Randy Newman or Harry Nilsson ... “I’ve been a fan of Gilbert’s for years,” he says. “He’s a true original.” ... Andy Fairweather Low (guitar), Chas Hodges (piano) and Geraint Watkins (piano – Van Morrison, Nick Lowe) ... ....
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Review: Gilbert O'Sullivan's 19th album even better than 1st
Observer-Reporter
25 Aug 2018
Gilbert O'Sullivan, "Gilbert O'Sullivan" (BMG). Gilbert O'Sullivan is still himself — reflective, sensitive and witty — on his 19th studio album, which often sounds like his 1971 debut, maybe even better ... "What Is It About My Girl" is a steady trot with a funky lead guitar while "This Riff" is pure Jerry Lee Lewis, with multiple pianos and Chas Hodges (from Chas & Dave) on harmony vocals ... leader ... Copyright 2018 The Associated Press....
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MUSIC REVIEW / Gilbert O’Sullivan’s new album even better than 1st
The Japan News 24 Aug 2018
By Pablo Gorondi / The Associated PressGilbert O’Sullivan is still himself — reflective, sensitive and witty — on his 19th studio album, which often sounds like his 1971 debut, maybe even better ... “What Is It About My Girl” is a steady trot with a funky lead guitar while “This Riff” is pure Jerry Lee Lewis, with multiple pianos and Chas Hodges (from Chas & Dave) on harmony vocals ... leader ... Click to play ... + -. Generating speech ... ....
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Gilbert O’Sullivan’s 19th album even better than 1st
Chicago Sun-Times 21 Aug 2018
REVIEW. Gilbert O’Sullivan, “Gilbert O’Sullivan” (BMG) ... BMG via AP ... “Love How You Leave Me,” ”I’ll Never Love Again,” ”The Same The Whole World Over.”. “What Is It About My Girl” is a steady trot with a funky lead guitar while “This Riff” is pure Jerry Lee Lewis, with multiple pianos and Chas Hodges (from Chas & Dave) on harmony vocals ... leader ... ....
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Review: Gilbert O’Sullivan’s 19th album even better than 1st
Federal News Radio 21 Aug 2018
Gilbert O’Sullivan, “Gilbert O’Sullivan” (BMG) ... If you haven’t noticed any of O’Sullivan’s new music over the past, oh, 40 years or so, you may think this is a comeback of sorts ... “What Is It About My Girl” is a steady trot with a funky lead guitar while “This Riff” is pure Jerry Lee Lewis, with multiple pianos and Chas Hodges (from Chas & Dave) on harmony vocals ... ....
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Chas Hodges is ‘feeling great’ after cancer scare as Chas & Dave talk new album
The Sun 04 May 2018
ROCKNEY rousers Chas Hodges (piano) and Dave Peacock (bass) are back with new album A Little Bit Of Us - a classic mix of laughs, ballads and rocked up covers ... The last few years have been turbulent for Chas and Dave - most famous for Rabbit and Ain’t No Pleasing You ... Last year Chas was diagnosed with cancer they were planning the new album ... How is your health Chas after last year’s scare? ... I’m godfather to Chas’s three kids....
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Album reviews: Sting & Shaggy | Chas & Dave | Alexis Taylor | Josh T Pearson
Scotsman 25 Apr 2018
... to what they know best on their first set of new tunes in 30 years, celebrating their usual cast of Cockney chancer characters on the likes of Modern Robin Hood and Come On Charlie while imparting barfly wisdom on A Little Bit Of Me, which ponders the yin and yang of relationships, and Sling Your Hook, Chas Hodges' riposte to a cancer diagnosis....
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Chas and Dave: how we made Rabbit
The Guardian 12 Feb 2018
‘We met Camilla Parker Bowles at a Royal Variety show. She told us. “I do love that Rabbit song – we used to dance to it at parties!”’. Chas Hodges, singer-songwriter, piano. We booked a cottage in the middle of nowhere to write some songs. Dave had this idea that involved an old phrase for someone who talked a lot ... Twitter ... Why don’t you give it a rest? You’re nothing to me but a jaw-me-dead.” Later, Chas came up with the Sainsbury’s line....
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Spurs star sends a message on Twitter after the win, this is how Tottenham fans responded
Sportslens 27 Sep 2017
Spurs star sends a message on Twitter after the win, this is how Tottenham fans responded - originally posted on Sportslens.com. Tottenham picked up a superb 3-0 win over APOEL Nicosia last night and England striker Harry Kane was on fire ... Kane sent out a message on Twitter after the game. 3 points 👌. 3 goals ⚽⚽⚽#UCL #COYS pic.twitter.com/hJj6aodCzp ... — Chas Hodges (@ChasnHodges) September 26, 2017....
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Chas & Dave returning to the stage at Hyde Park after Chas Hodges's cancer battle
Digital Spy 16 Jun 2017
Iconic duo Chas & Dave are set to return to the stage this summer, following Chas Hodges's cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The band announced that Chas had been diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus back in February, adding that he would undergo treatment "immediately". After chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Chas has said ......
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Chas & Dave star Chas Hodges has finished cancer treatment and is preparing for stage ...
The Sun 16 Jun 2017
CHAS Hodges revealed he’s finished his chemotherapy treatment and said “things are going right”. Chas & Dave are set to make their stage return on the bill of Phil Collins’ big British Summertime gig in Hyde Park on June 30 and Chas claims his voice is better than ever....
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