Effective period / Period of releases: 1983 - 2000

Members: David Starns, Bob Wayne, Tom Lee (2), Gary Hoffman (2), Marty Kaniger, John Hatton (2), Don Raymond, Jim Reeves (4), Vince Ciavarella, Bob Sandman, Damon DeGrignon, Tim Bonhomme

Big Daddy is an accomplished Rock 'n Roll/Doo Wop band specialising in cover versions of modern compositions. "Dancing In The Dark" and "Hotel California" are notable examples.

They formed in southern California in the 1970s as "Big Daddy Dipstick and the Lube Jobs" and eventually gained national attention simply as "Big Daddy" on the Dr. Demento radio show in the USA.

Among their claimed influences are: Eddie Cochran, Danny & The Juniors, Devo, Bo Diddley, The Jordanaires, Pat Benatar, Del Shannon, Duane Eddy, Gene Vincent and the London Symphony Orchestra.