From an early age Chas grew up like many guitarist listening to Hank Marvin & The Shadow, and when the Beatles and Rolling Stones appeared on the scene, he knew that he wanted to play the guitar, which he eventually got on his 11th birthday. Through the late 60's and early 70's he played with friends in school bands, playing all the progressive R & B and rock of that era. In 1972 he turned professional and spent five years touring as a bass guitarist with a show band, before embarking on a successful solo career as a Standup comedian. Touring major cabaret venues, theater's, holiday centers etc. all around the world, also working as a warm up act for many named artistes, as well as topping the bill in his own right. His cheeky, friendly line in patter made him popular with all audiences. 1989 He moved his family to Spain where he soon established himself as one of the top entertainers. In 1998 he wrote, directed, and produced his own comedy television series "THE SECRET PEEP SHOW", six shows plus a best of... for a local TV channel on the Coast, featuring comedy sketches and music, the show was greeted with great success. Some sketches can be found on 'YOU TUBE'. In 1999 he was voted by readers of a local Costa Del Sol newspaper 'best comedian of the year'. In the Uk Chas acted and appeared on television, playing small parts and walk-on's, in dramas, films and TV commercials. Also worked as a warm-up man for a TV quiz show. For over ten years Chas presented his mid-morning radio show on two of the Costa's top radio station, featured comedy snippets and true wacky headlines bonehead awards, stupid laws, top 5 thingy's, stories and the top music of the day. In that time he also organized promotional and Charity Events on a large scale raising large amounts for local children's charities, he also worked in production and as station manager. As an accomplished musician he worked as a solo artiste singing and playing guitar, with his versatility he adapts his wide repertoire of songs to suit all ages, different shows and venues. this making him poplar for private parties or concerts. Today, Chas spends his time playing mainly with his 'Blue Band' where he writes and performs his own material, and also his party band 'The Mighty Pimps' |
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