Rod was born in Scarborough on 13th February 1948 and for the next sixteen years, because of his father's occupation, lived in Malta, Scotland and Hampshire. It was whilst in Malta that Rod first started playing in bands.
In his early 20s, Rod spent some time living in London, and during this time was a member of a group called 'Jackel’, who were very nearly nationally successful.
Later, after moving to Leicester from London, Rod joined The Golden Hammers (a band featuring Malcolm Allured, Bill Gask and Russ Field). Golden Hammers joined with Choise to form Showaddywaddy in 1973, after the two bands met at the Fosse Way pub in Leicester.
Rod therefore became one of two bass players in Showaddywaddy and shared duties with Al James between 1973 and 2008, becoming the band’s sole bass player following Al’s retirement in 2008.
As well as playing bass, Rod also played a prominent part in the band’s dance routines and contributing to backing vocals. He can also be heard singing the third verse of 'Rock 'n' Roll Music' on Showaddywaddy's third album 'Trocadero'.
Rod got married in 1976 to Sally, who had been living with since 1973, and has two daughters, Jessica and Amy. Sadly Sally passed away in 1995.
His favourite holiday destination was Portugal, but not the well known tourist resorts, and he was very fond of the Portuguese people.
He cites his favourite SWW singles as Hey Rock And Roll, and You Got What It Takes, with his favourite album tracks being That's Alright With Me and Mona Lisa. "
I think That's Alright With Me is Trev's best song and it should have been a single".
Of the later tracks recorded by the band he particularly likes 24 Hours From Tulsa, Runaway Girl, and the re-recording of Heartbeat, all recorded in 1996.
After the success in the 70s, Rod found the early 80s a testing time, but never felt the need to leave as he loved being on stage with the band and felt SWW still had a lot to offer.
Rod retired from Showaddywaddy in 2019, and played his last gig with the band at The Qube in Corby on 25th January. All SWW fans hope that Rod has a long and happy retirement at his home near Castle Donington in Derbyshire.
“I wish, with a heavy heart to make known that I will be retiring from the band following the band’s gig in Corby on Friday 25th January 2019. In what has been the hardest decision of my life, I would like to thank our incredibly loyal fans for their unwavering support throughout a wonderful career that has far exceeded my wildest dreams”.