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.