The Honeydrippers

The Honeydrippers were an English rock and roll band of the 1980s, deriving their name from Roosevelt Sykes, an American blues singer also known as "Honeydripper". Former Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant formed the group in 1981 to satisfy his long-time goal of having a rock band with a heavy rhythm and blues basis. Formed originally in Worcestershire, the band was also composed of fellow former Led Zeppelin member Jimmy Page; Jeff Beck (a former Yardbirds member like Page); and other friends and well-known studio musicians including original Judas Priest guitarist Ernest Chataway.[1] The band released only one recording, an EP titled The Honeydrippers: Volume One, on 12 November 1984.[2]

This article is about the 1980s rock and roll supergroup. For other bands of a similar name, see The Honey Drippers.

The Honeydrippers
OriginEngland
Genres
Years active1981–1985, 2006
LabelsEs Paranza/Atlantic
Past members

The Honeydrippers peaked at number 3[3] in early 1985 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a remake of the Phil Phillips' tune "Sea of Love",[4] and hit number 25 with "Rockin' at Midnight",[5] originally a Roy Brown recording and a rewrite of "Good Rockin' Tonight." With the EP's success, Plant stated that a full album would be recorded, but it never was.[4]

Members

Original lineup (1981)

The Honeydrippers: Volume One lineup (1984)

Discography

References
  1. Kielty, Martin (14 May 2014). "First Priest guitarist Chataway dies". Loudersound.com. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  2. Huey, Steve (2011). "The Honeydrippers Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
  3. "Week of January 05, 1985". Billboard. Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  4. Larkin, Colin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. p. 618. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
  5. "Reviews: Pop - Picks". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 12 January 1985. p. 60. ISSN 0006-2510.
  6. "Bev Smith Memorial Concert: Aura, Billy Bowel & The Movements | Kidderminster King & Castle | Live Review |". Record Collector. 28 September 2007. Retrieved 13 October 2012.
  7. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 258. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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