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monotone. He also frequently performs his own versions of well-known songs in a similarly listless style. His act has left audiences bemused or hostile, with heckling a frequent occurrence during his performances.
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In 1990, feeling overwhelmed by the media attention, Chippington retired from show business and emigrated to the US. Rumours circulated that he had gone there to work as a truck driver, but he was working in
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Chippington started performing in 1981 under the name "Eddie
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Since his return, he has toured regularly, invariably with the
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in order to fund this release. This event led to a new flurry of media appearances for
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Despite its failure to crack the charts, "She Loves You" raised
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success with a 1986 recording of his theme tune "Rockin' with Rita (Head to Toe)" which he performed with his fellow
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