The Heavy Pettin story 

Heavy Pettin: Rock Ain't Dead - It's Reborn!
Heavy Pettin exploded onto the Glasgow rock scene in 1981, a vibrant force channeling the raw energy of AC/DC, the melodic prowess of Thin Lizzy, and the anthemic spirit of Foreigner.  Their self-titled debut EP and a coveted Radio 1 "Friday Rock Show" session quickly secured them a major deal with Polydor.  Their 1983 debut album, Lettin' Loose, co-produced by Mack and Queen's Brian May, remains a classic, showcasing their signature blend of hard rock and melodic hooks.
Despite touring with rock giants like Kiss and Ozzy Osbourne, a US breakthrough was frustratingly elusive, hampered by label interference.  Undeterred, the band returned with the polished yet powerful Rock Ain't Dead (1985) and the ambitious The Big Bang (1989).  However, as the decade closed, Heavy Pettin's journey paused.
But rock 'n' roll never truly dies.  In 2017, Heavy Pettin roared back to life, fronted by the dynamic Stephen "Hamie" Hayman.  Re-energized and driven by a renewed passion, the band has been tearing up stages across the globe, sharing the bill with legends like Angel and Rock Goddess, headlining festivals such as HRH Hell and Headbangers Festival, and even conquering the high seas on the Monsters of Rock Cruise.
2023 marked the 40th anniversary of Lettin' Loose, a milestone celebrated with electrifying tours across Europe and the US, including a triumphant return to the legendary Whisky a Go Go.  With the addition of guitar virtuoso Richie Dews (formerly of Dare), Heavy Pettin is poised to unleash a new chapter. 2024 a year of career firsts with shows in Colombia and Spain further demonstrating their global reach. A new album is on the horizon for 2025, promising to capture the band's revitalized energy and songwriting. 
Heavy Pettin's story is one of resilience, passion, and the enduring power of rock.  They're not just back; they're back with a vengeance.  Rock ain't dead – it's Heavy Pettin!

A bit more History……. 

Hamie ..singer songwriter. 

After the Demise of Heavy Pettin',  Hamie moved to the USA in 1988 and   became an original member of the LA Super Group  'Dirty White Boy' in 1989,signing to MCA and  featuring 

Hamie ,Heavy Pettin

Earl Slick , David Bowie 

Kenny Richards, Autograph 

Pete Comita , Cheap Trick.

Hamie also worked with  Mitch Perry  Guitarist from Michael Schenker as a singer/songwriter.

Hamie, Singer /songwriter 

with Damon Johnson, Guitarist for Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy , Black Star Riders and  Lynard Skynard, , created the 

Rock Band CHYLD..eventually splitting in 1993.

Dave " Davo" Aitken Guitarist, singer   songwriter, Producer

■Original member of Gun - played guitar on 1989 Taking on the world album. 
■The Ocean - Co wrote the 1994 Album Silver.

■Choke ( relocated to the US) Co wrote - 1996 album Pure Choke, 1996 e. p Damit Janet, 1999 Fashionably Late album and 2010 Tunnel Vision Compilation album. 
■Raising Jupiter ( Ireland) -(solo project) wrote, played , engineered and Produced 2015 A better Balance album. Wrote played, engineered and Produced 2 e.ps 2016 Chrome, 2017 Standing in the light. Both e.ps mixed by legendary Producer Beau Hill. 
■2018  asked to join Heavy Pettin and relocated to the UK. Have been touring since then contributing the song Who we are to 2020 4Play e. p
■Touring guitarist for Gun 2022/23

David Boyce - Bass guitar 

Samson Two albums 'There it is' & 'Look to the Future' various tours- Belgrade Stadium being a highlight.

Airrace with Jason Bonham various tours  - Thunder - Winger - FM  UK tours - Firefest.

Quireboys - Download Festival - various tours opening for Saxon UK tour - Op Headlining Brazil - Argentina - Sweden - Norway -  Opening for  Guns & Roses at St Jacobs Arena Switzerland.

Skyscarper - Album 'Elevation'

Grand Slam- Debut Album - 'Hit The Ground' & UK tour.

Heavy Pettin - 
touring  and the New Album not yet released.

Various sessions:  Vice Squad tour of America.

Buckets Rebel Heart (BRH) - Sweden Rock Festival. Swedish headlinig tour.

Richie Dews - Guitarist / Co-writer for rock band DARE (A&M Records/MTM/Warner Bros) alongside Ex-Thin Lizzy member Darren Wharton …Recording 6 studio albums with live performances in over 15 countries  including Sweden Rock Festival , HEADLINERS at FIREFEST UK , Triple-header Scandinavia tours with Dare/Firehouse/Winger

Richie's track "Did You Ever" was recorded by multi-platinum selling opera singer Russell Watson &The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra  for his USA album "Reprise." (Decca Records)

Television/Radio session guitarist for  Sheryl Crow on the hit single "If It Makes You Happy"

Reality TV

2022 Cast member on E4's ‘Married at First Sight UK’

Contestant on ITV’s prime-time dating  show  ‘Take Me Out‘  hosted by Paddy McGuinness

Performed alongside Sir Paul McCartney (George Harrison Tribute concert /Liverpool Empire )

Performed alongside Queen’s Brian May (Cozy Powell Memorial Concert.