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Eddie & the Hot Rods

Unlike most of the pub rock acts of the 1970s that offered a high-energy, DIY take on R&B, Eddie and the Hotrods' tougher, more explosive sound helped set a template for the punk scene. Formed in Southend, Essex in 1975, frontman Barrie Masters led the band with a wild energy and soon started making waves on London's gig circuit alongside Dr. Feelgood and Joe Strummer's group The 10ers. Live EP 'At the Marquee' captured the excitement of the early shows and the band made the top 40 with single 'Teenage Depression' in 1976 before their hit 'Do Anything You Wanna Do' reached n...