Dick Allix (3 May 1945 – 13 March 2024) was an English businessman. He co-founded the Professional Darts Corporation.
Dick Allix | |
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| Born | 3 May 1945 Gravesend, England |
| Died | 13 March 2024 (aged 78) |
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| Organization | Professional Darts Corporation |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | pop, rock |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1966–1970 |
| Formerly of | Vanity Fare |
Biography
editAllix was the drummer for Vanity Fare, a pop/rock group who released songs such as "I Live for the Sun", "Early in the Morning", and "Hitchin' a Ride", all of which charted in the top 20 of the UK Singles Chart, with the latter charting as high as number two in foreign countries.[1][2] Allix left the band in 1970 and worked in sports promotion in the 1980s onwards.
In 1979, Allix was introduced to darts by Eric Bristow.[3] In 1992, he and Tommy Cox co-founded the World Darts Council, with Allix becoming Chief Executive.[4][5][6] The WDC was later restructured into the Professional Darts Corporation, with Allix moving into the role of Event Director in 2001.[6]
Allix was inducted into the PDC Hall of Fame in 2010.[7]
Allix retired from the PDC in 2014, but continued working as a manager. He died on 13 March 2024, aged 78.[4]
References
edit- ^ "VANITY FARE". Official Charts. 3 September 1968. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "South African Rock Lists Website - SA Charts 1969 - 1989 Acts (V)". Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Eric Bristow: Dick Allix's Tribute". PDC. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ a b "PDC co-founder Dick Allix passes away". Dartsnews.com. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "History of PDC". Archived from the original on 21 December 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ a b Allen, Dave (14 March 2024). "PDC co-founder Dick Allix passes away". Professional Darts Corporation. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
- ^ "Dick Allix". PDC. Retrieved 14 March 2024.