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Music veterans Chas and Dave have split after 35 years together, their agent has announced.
The duo recorded classic household name tunes such as Rabbit, The Sideboard Song and Snooker Loopy.
Bassist and singer Dave Peacock is to retire from the music business following the death of his wife Sue from lung cancer in July.
Pianist Chas Hodges said he will honour their touring commitments under the new name of Chas And His Band.
Chas and Dave's debut album One Fing 'n' Anuvver was released in 1975 and they went on to have eight top 40 singles.
The much-loved artists played the Glastonbury music festival in 2005 and have influenced modern artists like The Libertines.
Gertcha - No 20 in May 1979
Rabbit - No 8 in Nov 1980
Ossie's Dream (with Spurs squad) - No 5 in May 1981
Stars Over 45 - No 21 in Dec 1981
Ain't No Pleasing You - No 2 in March 1982
Tottenham Tottenham - No 19 in May 1982 (with Spurs squad)
Snooker Loopy (with Matchroom Mob) - No 6 in May 1986
The English music world will never be the same again.
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