Chas Hodges

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Gender

Male

Birthday

28-Dec-1943

Age

(83 years old)

Place of Birth

Edmonton, London, England, UK

Also Known As

Chas & Dave
Cliff Bennett and The Rebel Rousers
Charles Nicholas Hodges

Chas Hodges

Biography

Charles Nicholas Hodges was an English musician and singer. He was the lead vocalist, pianist and guitarist of the musical duo Chas & Dave, whose most successful singles include "Rabbit" (1980) and "Ain't No Pleasing You" (1982). Earlier in his career, he was a member of Joe Meek-produced instrumental group the Outlaws and the country rock band Heads Hands & Feet. As a session musician, he backed Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis and Labi Siffre.

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When Snooker Ruled the World (2002) Character: Self
Taking a look back at the golden era of snooker in the 1970s and 80s.

A Life in the Death of Joe Meek (2013) Character: Self
This documentary chronicles the rise, fall and resurrection of Joe Meek. It shows, due in equal measures to his pioneering DIY recording techniques, hit-making philosophy and a life full of social, psychological and sexual obstacles.

Chas & Dave: The Rockney Box 1981-1991 (2013) Character: N/A
This DVD is full of promo clips from the Chas & Dave musical canon and is included the 9-disc Box Set.

Chas & Dave’s Christmas Knees-Up (1982) Character: Himself
The Cockney entertainers host a lively Christmas party complete with flowing alcohol, a jubilant crowd of Eastenders and guests including Eric Clapton.

Screaming Lord Sutch (2002) Character: N/A
David “Screaming Lord” Sutch (1940-1999) the flamboyantly, bipolar, berserk rock singer, emerging from a coffin, armed with prop knives, axes and skulls, and belting out his song Jack the Ripper. But David Sutch was also the founder of the Official Monster Raving Loony Party and served as its leader from 1983 to 1999, during which time he stood in numerous parliamentary elections.

Live It Up! (1963) Character: N/A
A young postman, who fronts a pop group, dreams of being bigger than The Beatles. They record a demo tape, but things seem to be going pear shaped when he loses the tape. There is also his father to contend with who thinks he's wasting his time with all that pop music nonsense.

Chas & Dave Last Orders (2012) Character: Self
Documentary which highlights cockney duo Chas & Dave's rich, unsung pedigree in the music world and a career spanning 50 years, almost the entire history of UK pop. They played with everyone from Jerry Lee Lewis to Gene Vincent, toured with The Beatles, opened for Led Zeppelin at Knebworth - and yet are known mainly just for their cheery singalongs and novelty records about snooker and Spurs. The film also looks at the pair's place among the great musical commentators on London life - and in particular the influence of music hall on their songs and lyrics. The film crew followed Chas & Dave on their final tour, having called it a day after the death of Dave's wife, and blends live concert footage with archive backstory, including some astonishing early performances and duets with the likes of Eric Clapton. Among the experts and zealous fans talking about their love of the duo are Pete Doherty, Jools Holland and Phill Jupitus. Narrated by Arthur Smith.

Telstar: The Joe Meek Story (2008) Character: Mr Brolin
Set against a backdrop of early '60s London, Telstar is the story of the world's first independent record producer, Joe Meek. A maverick genius who enjoyed phenomenal success with Telstar – the biggest selling record of it's time – before bad luck, depression, heartbreak and paranoia led to his downfall.

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