Dave Peacock (musician)
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Dave Peacock | |
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 Dave Peacock at Let's Rock Bristol, 6 June 2015. Photograph by Andrew D. Hurley | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | David Victor Peacock |
| Born | 24 May 1945 Enfield, Greater London, England |
| Genres | Rock, pop, comedy pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano, bass guitar, guitar, banjo, ukulele |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Labels | Retreat, EMI, Rockney |
| Website | chasndave |
David Victor "Dave" Peacock (born 24 May 1945) is an English musician and bass guitarist. He was raised in Ponders End and the Freezywater areas of Enfield. Peacock is best known as having been one half of the English musical duo, Chas & Dave from 1975.
Earlier in his career, Peacock played guitar as part of Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers. In 2009, following the death of his wife Sue, Peacock announced his retirement from performing with Chas & Dave.[1] However, in 2010 the band announced a tour in 2011.[2] They also played their "Christmas Jamboree" at the IndigO2 on 23 and 24 December 2011 and 8 December 2012. Since then they have had a "Back By Demand" tour of the UK between 28 February and 16 May 2013.
Discography
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As sideman
With Oliver Nelson
- Oliver Edward Nelson in London with Oily Rags (Flying Dutchman, 1974)
With Jackie Lynton
- No Axe to Grind (Performance Music, 1980)
References
- ^ "Entertainment | Pop veterans Chas and Dave split". News.bbc.co.uk. 22 September 2009. Retrieved 3 May 2015.
- ^ "The return of Chas & Dave! – farewell tour 2011". Chasndave.com. Retrieved 1 November 2010.
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