Win: Iconic drummer writes tell-all book
Danny de Wet is a bona fide South African rock music legend
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If you had the radio blaring during the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, you would be familiar with the toe-tapping tunes of éVoid, Petit Cheval, Wonderboom and The Electric Petals,
You are sure then to know local drummer and former Beyers Park resident Danny de Wet.
Growing up in the 1970s, the former Christian Brothers College (CBC) alumni formed a garage band Zennith, with his friend Lucien Windrich.
The band later became famous as éVoid with hits like Taximan and Shadows.
Spending over four decades on stage and the road, de Wet finally put pen to paper to give a glimpse of the transformation of rock ‘n’ roll in a country rewriting its history.
From headline acts to sold-out music festivals and opening for top international artists and bands such as Simple Minds and Live, Sex, Drums and Rock n Roll … in Africa captures all the triumphs, turmoil and rocker behaviour that comes with the lifestyle.
In celebration of the book launch, De Wet will be dusting off his drumsticks to take to the stage, on April 6 at the Barnyard at Emperors Palace.
Joining him on stage, direct from London, is Windrich, as well as Cito and Martin Schofield from Wonderboom and Paul Hudgson from The Parlotones, amongst others.
COMPETITION: ENTER NOW!
The City Times/Advertiser is giving away two double tickets for this one night only concert.
The tickets grant the winners entry at the Barnyard and the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of South Africa’s rock elite.
Email your answer to the following question to jani@caxton.co.za
Question: Name one of éVoid’s hit songs.
Include your name and contact details and mark the subject as Danny de Wet City Times/Advertiser.
The competition closes on April 4, and winners will be contacted telephonically.
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