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Lee Evans’ father Dave Evans has reportedly passed away following a long career in comedy. mate xxx a True Variety, Musical & Comedy Legend Dave Evans Entertainer Pete Matthews also paid tribute on Facebook, writing: ‘I worked with Dave many times. Very sad news indeed. Comic Lee Evans's father Dave has died, according to friends and colleagues of the star.
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He briefly sang for the hard rock band AC/DC in 1973–1974, appearing on their debut single before being replaced by Bon Scott.Evans then went on to join the band Rabbit who were active into the early 1980s.
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mate xxx a True Variety, Musical & Comedy Legend Dave Evans.’R.I.P. Watch Queue Queue. mate.’He also tweeted: ‘R.I.P. Very sad news indeed. From the EP "The Art Of Knitting." Lee also has an older brother, Wayne.He wrote: ‘Took some time out of writing for this sad post.‘I can’t not pay tribute to an inspiration and incredibly talented man and friend who I was proud to work with on the QE2, Princess Cruises and on Cromer Pier and he was a Special part of Re~Educating Archie (his last stage appearance) in 2012 playing Max Bygraves & Harry Secombe for me & Colin Burnett-Dick.‘For 7 years he was unable to perform due to his health and I can’t imagine his frustration of wanting to get back up there but he loved talking about the business and had the best stories and his double act with Shirley had me in stitches every visit!’Hewlett went on: ‘Today I am sad, the phonecalls and our meetings i will miss, as friends don’t use the phone much anymore and Dave was one of the few that did pick up and call.‘My next show on P&O will be in memory of Dave which i know would mean alot to him especially as this ship leaves P&O in August.Took some time out of writing for this sad post.I can’t not pay tribute to an inspiration and incredibly talented man…‘The end of an era, the end of a Legend. mate xxx a True Variety, Musical & Comedy Legend Dave Evans.’R.I.P.
Dave Evans looks like your every day typical business man but he hits the stage with a quirky unique style that catches everyone off guard. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper,