Barrie Masters, frontman of the pub rock band Eddie and the Hot Rods, has died suddenly at the age of 63. Earlier this year the band opened for punk rock band Stiff Little Fingers on their tourEddie and the Hot Rods split up and reformed a number of times over the years. In 1976 they made headlines when they played at London's Marquee Club while supported by The Sex Pistols, who went on to smash the Hot Rods' gear following a chaotic set. And the Vapors said: 'We're sad to hear of the passing of Eddie and the Hot Rods front man Barrie Masters this morning. 'We shared a stage with Barrie and his band a little while back when we opened for Stiff Little Fingers in London.

Source: Daily Mail October 02, 2019 10:44 UTC