The
Magic
Band

Formed by Johnny Carroll and Joe O'Neill from the ashes of Murphy & The Swallows. The original 'Magic' was Kevin Walsh, a brother of Nevada trumpeter, Willie Walsh. Magic No.2 was a former cop from Donegal, Con Ward.

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Related: Swallows, Premier Aces, Swingtime Aces, Paddywagon, The Fleet, The Coasters

Town/Village/County: Galway

Lead Vocals: Magic (Kevin Walsh / Con Ward)
Lead Guitar:
Mike Mannion, Gerry Gallagher, Gerry Kelly
2nd Guitar:
Don Woods, Eddie Keating
Bass:
John McKenna / Finian Thomas / Dean Lane / Padraig Crehan
Sax/Clarinet:
Joe Bernie
Trumpet: Johnny Carroll
Trombone:
Drums:
Mickey Belton
Organ/Piano:
John Murphy / Frank Clancy / Gabriel Donohue
Manager:
Noel Carty
Discography:

From left: Joe Bernie, Johnny Carroll, Mickey Belton, Frank Clancy, Finian Thomas, Mike Mannion

Front: Johnny Carroll, Magic (Kevin Walsh) Mickey Belton; Back: Dene Lane, Mike Mannion, Gabriel Donohue
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