The Whodlums are a tribute band to

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based in North East England. Endorsed by The Who's lead singer

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, the band often perform in aid of the

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, of which Daltrey is patron. As of June 2012, the band had raised £20,000 for the Trust. In addition to playing in small venues around North East England, they have headlined at the O2 Academy Newcastle three times, first in September 2010, again in December 2012 then most recently in October 2014. All three concerts were to support the Teenage Cancer Trust's units at the Great North Children's Hospital at the

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, and

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. In 2011, they performed at Langford Live, a benefit concert at Langford Court in

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, with

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Members

*John Fletcher (lead vocal, harmonica) *Pete Bell (guitar, backing vocals) *Andy Dunn (bass, backing vocals) *Steve Smith (drums)

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External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Whodlums, The English rock music groups Tribute bands Musical groups established in 2006 Musical groups from Newcastle upon Tyne