Chas Hodges

Acting

December 28, 1943— September 22, 2018 (age 74)

Edmonton, London, England, UK

Also Known As

Chas & Dave, Cliff Bennett and The Rebel Rousers, Charles Nicholas 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.