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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Buster Bloodvessel
| name = Buster Bloodvessel
| image = BusterDoghouse.jpg
| image = Bad Manners 059 (51460335062).jpg
| caption = Bloodvessel performing in 2007
| caption = Bloodvessel, 2015
| birth_name = Douglas Woods
| birth_name = Douglas Steven Woods
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1958|09|06}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1958|09|06}}
| birth_place = [[London]], England
| birth_place = [[London]], England
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| occupation = Singer
| occupation = Singer
| years_active = 1976–present
| years_active = 1976–present
| label =
| label =
| current_member_of = [[Bad Manners]]
| current_member_of = [[Bad Manners]]
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'''Douglas Trendle''' (né '''Woods'''; born 6 September 1958), better known as '''Buster Bloodvessel''', is an English singer who has been the frontman of the [[2-tone (music genre)|two-tone]] band [[Bad Manners]] since forming the band in 1976.<ref name="Larkin">Larkin, Colin (1997) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of Eighties Music'', Virgin Books, {{ISBN|0-7535-0159-7}}, p. 35</ref> He took his stage name from the bus conductor played by [[Ivor Cutler]] in [[the Beatles]]' 1967 film ''[[Magical Mystery Tour (film)|Magical Mystery Tour]]''.


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'''Douglas Steven Trendle'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bad Manners Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More... |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/bad-manners-mn0000075394#biography |access-date=2024-09-14 |website=AllMusic |language=en}}</ref> (né '''Woods'''; born 6 September 1958), better known as '''Buster Bloodvessel''', is an English singer who has been the frontman of the [[2-tone (music genre)|two-tone]] band [[Bad Manners]] since forming the band in 1976.<ref name="Larkin">Larkin, Colin (1997) ''The Virgin Encyclopedia of Eighties Music'', Virgin Books, {{ISBN|0-7535-0159-7}}, p. 35</ref> He took his stage name from the bus conductor played by [[Ivor Cutler]] in [[the Beatles]]' 1967 film ''[[Magical Mystery Tour (film)|Magical Mystery Tour]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-09-08 |title=The Official Bad Manners Web Site |url=http://www.badmanners.net/lard/history.html |access-date=2024-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060908183232/http://www.badmanners.net/lard/history.html |archive-date=8 September 2006 }}</ref>
==Early life==
Bloodvessel was born Douglas Woods in the [[Stoke Newington]] area of [[London]] on 6 September 1958. The son of a single mother, he was adopted by his great-aunt Mary Trendle and her husband Edward, and was legally given their surname. He did not know he was adopted until the age of seven, when he overheard Mary talking to a neighbour and discovered that the woman he knew as "Auntie Lily" was really his mother. He never met his father.{{cn|date=June 2020}}

==Music career==
Bloodvessel founded [[Bad Manners]] with friends at [[Woodberry Down School|Woodberry Down Comprehensive School]] in [[north London]] in 1976.{{citation needed|date=April 2011}} Bad Manners were a popular live attraction in North London, with their brand of humorous [[ska]] making them comedians of the ska revival scene, with Bloodvessel often wagging his large tongue at his audiences. Bad Manners earned nine [[Top 40]] [[single (music)|singles]] between 1980 and 1983. However, the group originally broke up in 1987 after their [[recording contract]] with [[Portrait Records]] ended, and Bloodvessel formed a new outfit called Buster's Allstars, performing at clubs and pubs in London. He still played some concerts with Bad Manners at larger venues, along with some new musicians and a few other original band members.

In 1988, Bloodvessel licensed the [[Blue Beat Records]] name and logo, and ran the record label from an old houseboat in [[London Borough of Hackney|Hackney]]. Blue Beat issued a number of releases, notably by Bad Manners, Napoleon Solo, Buster's Allstars, and the Billies, but the label folded in 1990.

Bloodvessel has appeared in the 1987 films ''[[Out of Order (1987 film)|Out of Order]]'' and ''[[Sammy and Rosie Get Laid]]'' before landing a part in an episode of ''[[Boon (TV series)|Boon]]'' in 1990. In 1998, he signed a solo deal with the [[Virgin Records]] offshoot label Innocent Records and recorded a studio album, but the label decided to axe the project just before his debut solo single was to be released.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Bloodvessel once owned a hotel in [[Margate]] called Fatty Towers, which specifically catered for larger customers with features such as extra large beds and baths as well as fatty meals.<ref name="BBC2">"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1148784.stm Buster Bloodvessel seriously ill]", [[BBC]], 1 February 2001, retrieved 2011-04-13</ref> The hotel closed in 1998 and Bloodvessel moved back to London. He often appears as a guest on various television shows, as well as in the tabloid newspapers. He was the main sponsor of football team [[Margate F.C.]] in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-a-giant-and-his-giant-killers-1293014.html|title=Football: A giant and his giant-killers|work=[[The Independent]]|first=Andrew|last=Baker|date=1997-11-09|accessdate=2020-07-28}}</ref>
Bloodvessel once owned a hotel in [[Margate]] called Fatty Towers,<ref name=":0" /> which specifically catered for larger customers with features such as extra large beds and baths as well as fatty meals.<ref name="BBC2">"[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/1148784.stm Buster Bloodvessel seriously ill]", [[BBC]], 1 February 2001, retrieved 2011-04-13</ref> The hotel closed in 1998 and Bloodvessel moved back to London. He often appears as a guest on various television shows, as well as in the tabloid newspapers. He was the main sponsor of football team [[Margate F.C.]] in the 1990s.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football-a-giant-and-his-giant-killers-1293014.html|title=Football: A giant and his giant-killers|work=[[The Independent]]|first=Andrew|last=Baker|date=1997-11-09|accessdate=2020-07-28}}</ref>


In early 2001, Bloodvessel was taken ill during a concert in [[Perugia]], Italy.<ref name="BBC2" /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/bad-manners/6296|title=BAD MANNERS FRONTMAN SERIOUSLY ILL IN HOSPITAL - NME|website=[[NME]] |date=1 February 2001|publisher=}}</ref>
In early 2001, Bloodvessel was taken ill with a [[Strangulated hernia]] during a concert in [[Perugia]], Italy.<ref name="BBC2" /><ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/news/bad-manners/6296|title=BAD MANNERS FRONTMAN SERIOUSLY ILL IN HOSPITAL - NME|website=[[NME]] |date=1 February 2001|publisher=}}</ref> He wanted to return to England, but was advised to have operation in Italy, even though operation would have been extremely dangerous due to his weight.<ref name=":0" />


Bloodvessel has struggled with [[morbid obesity]] and underwent [[laparoscopic]] [[gastric bypass surgery]] in 2004, with his weight dropping from 31 stone (196.86 kg; 434 lbs) to 13 stone (82.6 kg; 182 lbs).<ref name="BBC1">"[http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/articles/2005/05/03/badfest_buster_bloodvessel_interview_feature.shtml Buster’s “Special Brew” set to entertain thousands!]", [[BBC]], 14 March 2006, retrieved 2011-04-13</ref>
Bloodvessel has struggled with [[morbid obesity]] and underwent [[laparoscopic]] [[gastric bypass surgery]] in 2004, with his weight dropping from 31 stone (196.86 kg; 434 lbs) to 13 stone (82.6 kg; 182 lbs).<ref name="BBC1">"[http://www.bbc.co.uk/threecounties/content/articles/2005/05/03/badfest_buster_bloodvessel_interview_feature.shtml Buster’s “Special Brew” set to entertain thousands!]", [[BBC]], 14 March 2006, retrieved 2011-04-13</ref> Bloodvessel is married with two children.<ref name=":0" />


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Latest revision as of 11:21, 21 September 2024

Buster Bloodvessel
Bloodvessel, 2015
Bloodvessel, 2015
Background information
Birth nameDouglas Steven Woods
Born (1958-09-06) 6 September 1958 (age 66)
London, England
Genres
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1976–present
Member ofBad Manners

Douglas Steven Trendle[1] (né Woods; born 6 September 1958), better known as Buster Bloodvessel, is an English singer who has been the frontman of the two-tone band Bad Manners since forming the band in 1976.[2] He took his stage name from the bus conductor played by Ivor Cutler in the Beatles' 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour.[3]

Personal life

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Bloodvessel once owned a hotel in Margate called Fatty Towers,[4] which specifically catered for larger customers with features such as extra large beds and baths as well as fatty meals.[5] The hotel closed in 1998 and Bloodvessel moved back to London. He often appears as a guest on various television shows, as well as in the tabloid newspapers. He was the main sponsor of football team Margate F.C. in the 1990s.[6]

In early 2001, Bloodvessel was taken ill with a Strangulated hernia during a concert in Perugia, Italy.[5][4] He wanted to return to England, but was advised to have operation in Italy, even though operation would have been extremely dangerous due to his weight.[4]

Bloodvessel has struggled with morbid obesity and underwent laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery in 2004, with his weight dropping from 31 stone (196.86 kg; 434 lbs) to 13 stone (82.6 kg; 182 lbs).[7] Bloodvessel is married with two children.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Bad Manners Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More..." AllMusic. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  2. ^ Larkin, Colin (1997) The Virgin Encyclopedia of Eighties Music, Virgin Books, ISBN 0-7535-0159-7, p. 35
  3. ^ "The Official Bad Manners Web Site". 8 September 2006. Archived from the original on 8 September 2006. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d "BAD MANNERS FRONTMAN SERIOUSLY ILL IN HOSPITAL - NME". NME. 1 February 2001.
  5. ^ a b "Buster Bloodvessel seriously ill", BBC, 1 February 2001, retrieved 2011-04-13
  6. ^ Baker, Andrew (9 November 1997). "Football: A giant and his giant-killers". The Independent. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
  7. ^ "Buster’s “Special Brew” set to entertain thousands!", BBC, 14 March 2006, retrieved 2011-04-13
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