Friday 10-16-2026 | Doors open 8:00 PM | Start 9:00 PM
Eddie & The Hot Rods, one of the most influential and recognizable names from the English rock scene, have had a career spanning over 40 years. In 1977, they played De Piek for the first time, and in 1997 and 2007, they played De Piek again. And in 2026, it will be their fourth time!
Although often seen as one of the founders of the punk era, they were simply out to play loud, fast, raw rock 'n' roll, and that's how it has remained to this day. Their energy and attitude made them popular with punks, but the hard and fast style that made them one of the most exciting bands of the era never really became dated or went out of fashion. Eddie & The Hot Rods were included in Mojo's Top 100 Most Influential Bands and are often cited as an inspiration for many emerging bands.
Sadly, in October 2019, the terrible news came that founder Barrie Masters had passed away at the age of just 63, after a legendary career at the forefront of the band. Decisions about the band's future were soon overshadowed by the global Covid-19 pandemic, which effectively halted all live music activities for the subsequent 18 months.
Thanks to the enduring appeal of the music, the support of their fans, and an inexhaustible drive to be on stage and make noise, the band decided to continue touring, with a new album and, as always, with the greatest respect for Barrie's memory.
With Ian 'Dipster' Dean as frontman, Simon 'Basher' Bowley on drums, and Richard Holgarth on guitar, this lineup has been the core of The Hot Rods for 25 years. Together with bassist Mic Stoner (ex-Chords UK), they deliver an energetic mix of classic Eddie & The Hot Rods tracks such as Teenage Depression, Quit This Town, Life On The Line, Gloria, and the UK Top 10 hit Do Anything You Wanna Do, alongside newer songs from their last three studio albums, including 2023's Guardians of the Legacy, which yielded a number 1 hit with Paradise and three other singles that reached the Top 5: New Frontier, A Million Miles, and the album's title track.
Eddie & The Hot Rods have recently been seen on their own headline tours in the UK, Spain, France, and Finland. They also toured with Stiff Little Fingers (2019), Nine Below Zero (2021/22), and previously with Status Quo during their arena tour in 2012. Additionally, they regularly share the stage for shorter runs with old friends such as Dr Feelgood, Department S, and The Members.
Besides their regular tours through Europe, they completed their fifth tour of the US a few years ago and have toured Japan twice.
Whether in an arena, theater, club, or at a festival, Eddie & The Hot Rods always deliver a spectacular, energetic explosion of pure rock 'n' roll.
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For only €30,- Are you attending the event Dutch punk Open October 9 when the concert of Eddie & The Hot Rods Open October 16. These combo tickets are available via the link on our website: www.depiek.nl or directly via https://depiek.stager.co/shop/default/events/111661736
