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The Bandits were one of the many
showband's from Tuam in County Galway. Managed by Raymond O'Brien,
now a newsagent on Galway's William Street, they were fronted by
bassist Tommy Ryan (RIP) who had a velvet voice reminiscent of Jim
Reeves and vocalist Frank Fahy. Also in the band were Willie Brogan,
Eamon Ryan (RIP), Jimmy Reilly and Stan McCormack who was there
until the end. Selected
Discography
1966: River Man / Rosa Rio Emerald
MD 1047
1967: One More Ride / Bright City Lights Emerald MD 1069
1968: Schuman Was His Name / Mrs. McGrath Emerald MD 1107
1970: Picture From Life's Other Side / Barefoot Nelly Emerald MD
1142
1970: A Mother’s Love’s A Blessing / Deepening Snow Emerald MD 1153
'Rosa Rio' on CD - The Very Best Of The Original Irish Showband
Greats - Emerald ERTVCD 0027
'Bright City Lights' on CD - Irish Showbands Volume 3 - Music Bank
APWCD 1083
'Barefoot Nelly' on CD - The Best Of Irish Showband Hits - The
Greatest Dancehall Hits - Emerald EGCD 7113
Compiled by Eddie
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