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Encyclopedia > Daddy Fantastic
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Daddy Fantastic
Country Brighton, England
Years active 2003–present
Genres Rock, Psychobilly
Labels Currently unsigned.

Daddy Fantastic is a psychedelic rock band from Brighton, England. Their lead singer Pete Bennett is most recognizable for winning reality television show Big Brother 7 in 2006. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Big Brother UK series 7, broadcast in the United Kingdom in 2006, is the seventh season of the popular Big Brother reality television series. ... Brighton is located on the south coast of England and together with its immediate neighbour Hove forms the city of Brighton & Hove. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi   - Water (%) Population... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Rock is a form of popular music from the late 20th century which typically features a vocal melody (often with vocal harmony) that is supported by accompaniment of electric guitars, a bass guitar, and drums, often with a strong back beat. ... Psychobilly is a genre of music generally described as a mix between the British punk rock of the 1970s and the American rockabilly of the 1950s. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Psychedelic rock is a musical style inspired by or attempting to replicate the mind-altering experience of drugs such as cannabis, psilocybin, mescaline, and especially LSD. Psychedelic music is a misnomer and should properly be called psychedelic rock music, but for the purposes of this article it is not rigorously... Brighton is located on the south coast of England and together with its immediate neighbour Hove forms the city of Brighton & Hove. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi   - Water (%) Population... Big Brother UK series 7, broadcast in the United Kingdom in 2006, is the seventh season of the popular Big Brother reality television series. ... Reality television is a genre of television programming which presents unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and features ordinary people over professional actors. ... Big Brother UK series 7, is currently in broadcast in the United Kingdom as part of the Big Brother reality television series. ...

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History

Originally a cartoon character Daddy Fantastic was created by the band’s guitarist Wobbly Bob. In September 2003 he formed the band with bassist Baron Fantastic and drummer Nimbus the Noodle. After auditioning, lead singer Pete Bennett in August 2004 he joined the band, under the name of "The Daddy". Martin Mendez aka Bass Player, bassist for swedish metal band Opeth A bassist is a musician who plays a double bass or electric bass (also referred to as bass guitar). ... A session drummer at practice A drummer is a musician who plays the drums, particularly the drum kit, marching percussion, or hand drums. ... Big Brother UK series 7, broadcast in the United Kingdom in 2006, is the seventh season of the popular Big Brother reality television series. ...


Pete Bennett

Main article: Pete Bennett

Pete Bennett, is the son of well-known rock violinist Anne Stephenson (Marc and the Mambas), and was the winner of Big Brother 7 on August 18th, 2006. Big Brother UK series 7, broadcast in the United Kingdom in 2006, is the seventh season of the popular Big Brother reality television series. ... Anne Stephenson is a violinist who was a member of The Venomettes in the early 80s and toured as part of Marc and the Mambas. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Big Brother UK series 7, is currently in broadcast in the United Kingdom as part of the Big Brother reality television series. ...


Pete suffers from Tourettes Syndrome, which leaves him swearing, coughing, twitching and grimacing without warning. Big Brother 7 producers were crtiticed for letting a man with such a condition onto the show, saying he was 'vulnerable'. Tourette syndrome — also called Tourettes syndrome, Tourette Spectrum (TS), Tourettes disorder, or Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is a neurological or neurochemical disorder characterized by tics: involuntary, rapid, sudden movements or vocalizations that occur repeatedly in the same way. ... Big Brother series 7, broadcast in the United Kingdom (at Elstree Studios) in 2006, is the seventh season of the popular Big Brother reality television series. ...


The Future

Daddy Fantastic have apparently been offered a record deal and will now have talks with lead member Pete Bennett as he has become the winner of Big Brother 2006. [1] Daddy Fantastic are in the midst of a £1 million bidding war between top labels including EMI. [2]


A documentary of the band is currently under development by the BBC. Founded in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company Ltd (a privately owned company), subsequently Incorporated and nationalised in 1927 as The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC, also informally known as the Beeb or Auntie) is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world. ...


It was reported that Pete has left the band in pursuit of solo career, this was later confirmed on the Daddy Fantastic Official Forum, They will continue with out him.


See also

Big Brother UK series 7, is currently in broadcast in the United Kingdom as part of the Big Brother reality television series. ...

External links

  • Official Website
  • Daddy Fantastic Music Video
  • Official MySpace


 
 

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