steve crancher

In 1975 Eddie and the Hot Rods burst onto the music scene and quickly built up a massive following. The band from south Essex were young, full of energy ... and the singer 'shook his ass'. For a time they were arguably the biggest live band in the UK. Hit singles and albums followed; they filled clubs beyond capacity and they toured the USA. Did they pave the way for punk? Maybe, but the Hot Rods refused to change their look or their attitude. They viewed punks as art students striking a pose, while they regarded themselves as a bunch of geezers out for a good time. And what a good time they had ...