Brenda and the Big Dudes was a South African recording group formed in 1983. The group's classic line up included Brenda Fassie (Vocals), Desmond Malotana (Keyboards), Dumisane Ngubeni (Keyboards), Job "Fats" Mlangeni (Drums), David Mabaso (Bass) and Rufus Klaas (Guitar). The group rose to fame after the release of their debut maxi-single ''

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'' in 1983. The single became the best selling record in South Africa with sales of over 200,000 copies. The group was initially a backing band for another popular South African duo Blondie & Pappa until a young Brenda Fassie was brought in as a lead singer. The group would also gain international prominence after ''Weekend Special'' was remixed by Van Gibbs in 1986. This Version entered the

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chart where it peaked at number 72 on April 12, 1986 and spent 8 weeks in the chart.{{Cite news, url=https://www.billboard.com, title=Billboard - Music Charts, News, Photos & Video, work=Billboard, access-date=2017-12-29

Band members

* Brenda Fassie (1983-1987) : Vocals * Desmond Malotana (1983-1987) : Keyboards * Dumisane Ngubeni (1983-1987) : Keyboards * David Mabaso (1983-1987) : Bass * Rufus Klaas (1983-1987) : Guitar * Job "Fats" Mlangeni (1983-1987) : Drums

Discography

Studio albums

*''

'' (1983) *''Let's Stick Together'' (1984) *''Higher and Higher'' (1985) *''No! No! Señor'' (1986)

Extended plays

* Cool Spot (1984) *Touch Somebody (1985)

Singles

*Someone To Love (1984) *Amalahle (1987)

References