A look at the history of rockabilly in Dublin. (1 Viewer)

[Vin]

Might be of interest to some. Some nice snaps too.

The Magnet on Monday nights which started in September 1978 and ended in March 1983 has since gone down in Dublin rock ‘n’ roll history – with many regarding it as the glory days of the Irish revival rockabilly scene... the night attracted a “mix of people including bikers, teds, mods, rockers and the odd punk”.

Full article - http://comeheretome.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/stompin-george-and-the-magnet/

 

[therealjohnny]

Nice one Vin

 

[ann post]

the magnet. i heard people were drawn to it back then.

probably give that a read this evening.

 

[GO]

Thats a great article.

 

[VARUKA]

very interesting...for a foreigner anyay

 

[Jerry Twig]

Johnnystress lays awake at night wishing he was Crazy Cavan's guitarist back in the day, or at the very least that he had a quiff like his drummers.
Great article that/

See that You Tube vid?. Tables holding back the rockers!!

 

[bohs punks]

great stuff, the rte youtube video at the bottom of it is amazing.

 

[therealjohnny]

It sure is

Gerry, the northern lad with the hearse usually DJs when we play- gas to see him so young

and thin

 

[Scientician 0.8]

Don't make me post more Johnny circa Féile '91 pictures.

 

[Deleted member 3435]

That's awesome, great pics.

 

[Galway Steve]

Nice find!

 

[therealjohnny]

Don't make me post more Johnny circa Féile '91 pictures.

I still dream in long hair