Trevor Oakes, a founding member of 70s band Showaddywaddy has died on the age of 79, with tributes paid by certainly one of his former bandmates
Trevor Oakes was a founding member of Showaddywaddy(Image: Getty Images)
A music icon has died, along with his former bandmate main tributes. Trevor Oakes was a founding member of 70s glam rock band Showaddywaddy, answerable for primary hit Under the Moon of Love.
Oakes handed away on the age of 79 after a ‘lengthy sickness’ in accordance to former Showaddywaddy lead singer, and now band supervisor, Dave Bartram.
Bartram stated: “Trevor was a unique character and a dedicated professional, without whom the band would never have quite scaled the dizzy heights we seemed destined to achieve.
“He was also a caring and affectionate family man, with a mischievous sense of humour, which will be sadly missed by all those dear to him.
“ I could write a book about the incredible memories we’ve shared over the past fifty-seven years, but most of all I thank him from the bottom of my heart for his unwavering friendship. Your true friend Dave.”
Showaddywaddy nonetheless tour however with solely one of many unique members nonetheless part of the band.
Oakes was with the band from 1973 till 2009 and as nicely as taking part in guitar, served as one of many important songwriters alongside Bartram.
Two of his sons had been skilled footballers, with Steffan Oakes making appearances for Leicester City within the Premier League within the early 2000s.
Steffan’s brother Scott performed greater than 170 instances for Luton Town within the 90s and additionally made an look for England U21s.
Showaddywaddy had been greatest identified for revivals of songs from the 50s and 60s however over time, have spent a complete of 209 weeks on the UK Singles Chart with 10 high ten singles.
Oakes retired from the band after a interval of unwell well being, along with his ultimate gig happening in December 2008, additionally the ultimate present for unique bass participant Al James.
