This is a new band to me, but clearly they are experienced and very capable.
I can’t wait to see ‘em live!
The Daddies are... Fast Freddie Horton (Lead Vocals and Attitude); Johnny
Davies (Lead Guitar and Vocals); Charlie Big Potatoes a.k.a. Dave Raven (Slap
Bass); and Lewie Lewis (Drums and Backing Vocals).
‘The Be Bop Daddies are a live, entertaining and authentic Rock ‘n’
Roll Band, promoting Rock ‘n’ Roll the way it was, the way it is and the
way it will ever be.’
‘They shook hands and hugged like men do. The Daddies began. The rest is
history.’
This is a smashing Rock ‘n’ Roll C.D. with a great sound; it is very
well produced and packaged.
Key words for me are ‘Performance’ and ‘Enjoyment’ and
‘Attitude’.
The fun cover design sets it up nicely. It is part cartoon of the band and
part American car photo, and it works well.
As the lead vocalist demonstrates, there is real attitude from start to
finish.
They blend together and harmonise like Marilyn Monroe and a Pink
Cadillac.
They exude Rock ‘n’ Roll style, sensuality and experience.
Wham! They hit you with a powerful acapello intro into ‘Drop Top’ which
drives along at a brisk jive pace and ends just as tightly as it started.
They perform each number with verve and passion. Take ‘One Night’ for
example, it definitely ain’t Elvis, but it’s Daddies – raunchy, soulful
and heartfelt. I love it.
Similarly, Chuck Berry’s ‘Nadine’ is given Daddies drive and bounce
with raunchy sax interspersions and solo from guest virtuoso, Snake Davis.
By the time they get into ‘Love Bug Crawl’ they are really motivating
and they end up on the crest of a wave in a rollin, strollin version of ‘Sea
Cruise’.
In just 10 well chosen tracks, they cover a range of Rock ‘n’ Roll that
will set dance halls and discos rocking.
I’ll play it and play it.
Let the ‘Drop Top ‘and the Daddies roll on!
CD Review.
Written by DJ Tel'Star for Maggie's Blue Suede News Rock 'n' Roll
magazine.
March 2006
Drop Top is Available in the UK for £8 with £1 P & P total £9.
27th December - 4pm Eyre Court Hotel, Seaton, Devon, tel 01297 21455
2010 Gigs
9th January - Private Function
10th January - The Elvis
Birthday Weekender 2010
with 'The Elvis in London
Fan Club
Inn on The Lake Hotel
nr Shorne, Kent
Tel; 07891784731
31st January - 4pm Eyre Court Hotel, Seaton, Devon, tel 01297 21455
27th March - Wedding, Essex
2nd May - 4pm Eyre Court Hotel, Seaton, Devon, tel 01297 21455
12th June - 25th Wedding Anniversary - Private Function
10th July - 50th Birthday Ball, West Sussex
11th July - WCF Prvate Function
29th August - 4pm Eyre Court Hotels Bank Holiday Bash, Seaton, Devon, tel 01297 21455
19th December - 4pm Eyre Court Hotel, Seaton, Devon, tel 01297 21455
2011 gigs
8th January and 9th January
The Elvis Birthday Weekender 2011
with 'The Elvis in London Fan Club'
at The Inn on The Lake Hotel
Shorne,Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3HB
Tel; Dave Richards on 07891 784731 For Details inc Accommodation
The Daddies will be performing a different set on each Nite!