The group broke up in 1981, but have reformed reformed several times since, with singer Barrie Masters the only constant member.
The band was formed in Canvey Island during 1975 by guitarist Dave Higgs (who had previously played in the Fix with Lee Brilleaux), with drummer Steve Nicol, bassist Rob Steel, and singer Barrie Masters.
Before rising to semi-stardom in 1977, the Hot Rods underwent several changes in personnel: One of the first members to leave the band was Eddie himself, a dummy that featured prominently in the Hot Rods' early gigs and was discarded as the joke had worn thin. Otherwise, the band consisted of Barrie Masters on vocals, Pete Wall and Dave Higgs on guitar, Rob Steel on bass and Steve Nicol on drums. Ed Hollis (brother of Talk Talk's Mark Hollis) became their manager.
In May 1975, after building a live reputation, they secured a Saturday-night residency at The Kensington in London. This was followed in October by a joint residency with The 101ers at The Nashville, playing alternate headline sets. In November, after positive press reviews of their live shows, they were signed by Island Records.
With the addition of Douglas, the band was moved in a more radio-friendly direction. Their biggest hit came with the Douglas/Hollis collaboration "Do Anything You Wanna Do" in the summer of 1977, under their shorter, snappier name, The Rods. The song was featured on their 1977 album, Life on the Line.
Tracklist
A - Do Anything You Wanna Do (4:00)
Written-By – Hollis, Douglas
B - Schoolgirl Love (3:23)
Written-By – Masters, Douglas
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p) – Island Records Ltd.
Published By – Island Music
Published By – Anglo-Rock Inc.
Credits
Arranged By – Masters, Higgs, Hollis, Douglas, Gray, Nicol
Producer – Ed Hollis
Notes
Released: 1977
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Punk
Label - Island Records
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