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Ed Handoll

Showaddywaddy announce new band member!

Showaddywaddy are delighted to announce that Ed Handoll has joined the band as a permanent member.

Ed has had an extensive career over the last 20 years performing in the West End and touring the UK and abroad, most notably the title role of Buddy Holly in the revival of the hit musical Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story. Ed’s biography can be seen here.

Ed says, “I am excited to return to the world of rock ‘n’ roll with Showaddywaddy, and I am really looking forward to hitting the road”.

Ed will play two dates with the band this month before joining on a full time basis in the new year.

(Image courtesy of Sal Hook).

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Hey Mister Christmas Picture Disc Vinyl

November 2024 sees the 50th Anniversary of Showaddywaddy’s brilliant Christmas single...‘Hey Mister Christmas’, featuring The National Children’s Home Harpenden Choir.
‘Hey Mister Christmas’ reached #13 in the UK’s Christmas Singles Chart, becoming the Band’s third Top 20 hit in just seven months! Released 1st November - order here.

Update: On 14th November 2024, Hey Mister Christmas reached number 1 in the Official Vinyl Singles Chart, remaining in the charts for 3 weeks. It also reached number 2 in the Official Physical Singles Chart, and number 51 in the Official Singles Sales Chart!

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50th Anniversary Anthology


To celebrate Showaddywaddy's 50th Anniversary, a 5CD Anthology box set was released on 24th February 2023, featuring 106 tracks from across the band's career, including all 23 top-40 hits, a remix of 'Sweet Little Rock 'n' Roller' by Ladies on Mars, and a limited edition print signed by Dave Bartram. Go here for full details of this special collection!

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