Brenda and the Big Dudes

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Brenda and the Big Dudes
Brenda and the Big Dudes in 1984
Brenda and the Big Dudes in 1984
Background information
Also known asThe Big Dudes
OriginJohannesburg, South Africa
GenresAfropop
Years active1983-1987
Labels
  • Family Records
  • EMI
Past members
  • Brenda Fassie
  • Desmond Malotana
  • Dumisane Ngubeni
  • Rufus Klaas
  • David Mabaso
  • Fats Mlangeni

Brenda and the Big Dudes is a South African recording group formed in 1983. The group's classic line up included Brenda Fassie (Vocals), Desmond Malotana (Keyboards), Dumisane Ngubeni (Keyboards), Job "Fats'' Mlangeni (Drums), David Mabaso (Bass) and Rufus Klaas (Guitar).[1] The group rose to fame after the release of their debut maxi-single Weekend Special in 1983. The single became the best selling record in South Africa with sales of over 100,000 copies. The group was initially a backing band for another popular South African duo Blondie & Pappa until a young Brenda Fassie was brought in as a lead singer. The group would also gain international prominence after Weekend Special was remixed by Van Gibbs in 1986. This Version entered the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart where it peaked at number 72 on April 12th 1986 and spent 8 weeks in the chart.[2]

Band members

  • Brenda Fassie (1983-1987) : Vocals
  • Desmond Malotana (1983-1987) : Keyboards
  • Dumisane Ngubeni (1983-1987) : Keyboards
  • David Mabaso (1983-1987) : Bass
  • Rufus Klaas (1983-1987) : Guitar
  • Job ''Fats'' Mlangeni (1983-1987) : Drums

Discography

Studio albums [3]

Extended plays [4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "AllMusic | Record Reviews, Streaming Songs, Genres & Bands". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
  2. ^ "Billboard - Music Charts, News, Photos & Video". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
  3. ^ "Discogs - Database and Marketplace for Music on Vinyl, CD, Cassette and More". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
  4. ^ "Discogs - Database and Marketplace for Music on Vinyl, CD, Cassette and More". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-12-29.
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