Eddie And The Hot Rods Frontman Barrie Masters #RIP

The Punk Site is saddened to learn of the death of Eddie & The Hot Rods frontman and only constant member Barrie Masters at the age of 63. A statement released on the band’s social media earlier today said “It is with extreme sadness we announce the passing of the legendary Barrie Masters. As you can expect, this sudden news is a huge shock to the band and family. We welcome tributes posted to our Facebook and Twitter sites which will be passed on to Barrie’s family.” The Punk Site offers it’s condolences to his family, friends and band members past and present. Peter Hough‘s review of Eddie And The Hot Rods memorable final appearance at this years Rebellion Festival can be read below

“Yes, there was the Pistols and the punk rock Big Bang, but before that there was a thriving pub rock scene that proved a fertile breeding ground for some of the bands we consider punk forefathers today. This scene morphed into punk and venues like the Hope & Anchor and the Marquee hosted an eclectic mix of bands through the back end of the ’70s. Eddie and the Hot Rods were one of that cohort. Were they punk? I don’t know. Flashforward to 2019 and here they are playing a packed Opera House. A far cry from, but as sweaty as, those venues of yore. Their intro music is ‘96 Tears‘, itself covered by their contemporaries The Stranglers, also in the complex tonight. Eddie And The Hot Rods play straight ahead R&B. And even though this version of the Hot Rods is the equivalent of a broom with five new heads and four new handles, it’s still authentic and still rocking.”