Remembering David Soul, a memorable part of the 'Starsky & Hutch' duo
- A larger than life experience: Lights, sirens, and lots of turns
- From diplomat's son to nomadic soul
- Universities, guitars, and a name change
- The masked singer on TV
- When Hutch became an icon
- Ballads, hairdos, and number one hits
- Tired of the show, he moved to London
- Love, children, and some missteps
- Political interest too
- Hutch returns, even if just as a cameo
- The show must go on... even in bars
A larger than life experience: Lights, sirens, and lots of turns

David Soul was not just the blond guy from 'Starsky & Hutch'. He also sang, directed, dipped into politics and lived in thousands of places. Here, we tell you all about it.
From diplomat's son to nomadic soul

Born in Chicago in 1943, he spent his childhood between Germany and Mexico. From a young age, he knew his life was not going to be ordinary.
Universities, guitars, and a name change

He studied politics, but the guitar called him more. He ended up in nightclubs and decided to change his last name to avoid being pigeonholed. Very practical.
The masked singer on TV

In 1966 he appeared on TV with his face covered because he wanted people to listen before they saw what he looked like. And it worked for him.
When Hutch became an icon

From 1975 to 1979, he was Hutch: blond, calm, and always behind the wheel in 'Starsky & Hutch'. Fans adored him, producers loved him. It was a win-win.
Ballads, hairdos, and number one hits

In the midst of the seventies fever, he released 'Don’t Give Up on Us' and swept the sales charts. It was odd for Hutch to sing, but he sounded quite good.
Tired of the show, he moved to London

After the boom had passed, he crossed the pond. In the UK, he did theater, films and reinvented himself as a Briton. Yes, he even changed his nationality.
Love, children, and some missteps

Five marriages, six children, and an accusation of domestic violence in the 80s. Later, he would admit that he drank too much during that time.
Political interest too

He got involved in social causes, supported movements against apartheid, and even produced a documentary about Pablo Neruda. Hutch had and expressed his concerns.
Hutch returns, even if just as a cameo

In 2004, he decided to participate in the 'Starsky & Hutch' remake. It was brief, but fans loved it. A tribute to the past that closed a cycle.
The show must go on... even in bars

In 2020, he was still singing on tours across the UK. His voice was not the same, but he continued to fill rooms, if only out of pure nostalgia.