Career
Pepsi"s nickname was "Boy" or "The Boy". Born as Huw Justin Smith, son of Dempsey and Makepeace actor Ray Smith, Pepsi Tate grew up in the village of Dinas Powys, just outside Cardiff. After his career with Tigertailz Justin pursued a career in television as a producer and director
His work for British Broadcasting Corporation Wales included directing the weekly politics programme, Dragon"s Eye.
The Thrill Pistol album (released on 27 August 2007) featured his last recordings. lieutenant was dedicated to Pepsi and his family.
On 18 September 2007, aged 42, Pepsi Tate died after suffering with pancreatic cancer.