Dick Allix

Dick Allix (3 May 1945 – 13 March 2024) was an English businessman. He co-founded the Professional Darts Corporation.

Dick Allix
Born(1945-05-03)3 May 1945
Gravesend, England
Died13 March 2024(2024-03-13) (aged 78)
Occupations
  • sports promoter
  • darts player manager
  • businessman
  • musician
OrganizationProfessional Darts Corporation
Known for
Musical career
Genrespop, rock
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1966–1970
Formerly ofVanity Fare

Biography

Allix 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
  1. "VANITY FARE". Official Charts. 3 September 1968. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  2. "South African Rock Lists Website - SA Charts 1969 - 1989 Acts (V)". Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  3. "Eric Bristow: Dick Allix's Tribute". PDC. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  4. "PDC co-founder Dick Allix passes away". Dartsnews.com. 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  5. "History of PDC". Archived from the original on 21 December 2008. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  6. Allen, Dave (14 March 2024). "PDC co-founder Dick Allix passes away". Professional Darts Corporation. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  7. "Dick Allix". PDC. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
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