Trevor Oakes, Showaddywaddy Guitarist, Passes Away
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Trevor Oakes, Showaddywaddys guitarist, passed away at 79. Hailing from Leicester, he helped form the band in 1973. Known for hits like Hey Rock and Roll, Under the Moon of Love, and Three Steps to Heaven, they sold millions of records. Oakes, a former sheet metal worker, retired after his last show in 2008. Bandmates praised his songwriting and catchy melodies. He later settled in Devon, jamming in local pubs, and retired in Leicester. His legacy as a dedicated professional and family man with a cheeky humor lives on through his music.
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