The Krux 1967

In 1967 formed this band with (clockwise from right) Barry Heffernan, Frank Mahony, myself and Aidan Heffernan.We were all about 15- 16 and still at school. Heavily influenced by local heros Taste, we covered Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Fleetwood Mac and threw in a few...

Snedger 1973

I came back from a couple of years in London, busking mainly, and joined up with this outfit in Cork. From left, Joe Callaghan, Dan Fitzgerald, Kevin Callaghan, Pete Brennan and myself. Played some Dylan, Little Feat, Zappa. The line-up changed subsequently. Joe and...

Scullion 1975

The founding line-up of a band that continues to this day.From left. Sonny Condell, Eamonn Doyle, Philip King, myself, Mick Daly and Dan Fitzgerald. This band was formed around Sonny, in my opinion a national treasure of songwriting, much under-appreciated. Started...

The Fake

1978 From left: Myself, TJM Tutty (bass), John Ryan(keyboards), Pete Cummins,(guitar) Matt Kellegan(drums). Well received band at the time. Released one single only, Green Light written by John, b-side Down on Main written by Tony Coughlan. This was actually the...