Irish Rovers

Irish from Nanoose Bay BC
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Irish Rovers

Label: Rover Records
since circa 1963
This is the 45th year for The Irish Rovers as recording artists. The band formed in 1963 in Toronto, Canada.

Today, all band members hail from Ireland. Founding member George Millar is from Ballymena, original member Wilcil McDowell is from Larne, John Reynolds from Belfast, Sean O'Driscoll from Cork, Ian Millar from Ballymena, and percussionist Fred Graham is also from Belfast. The Rovers’ freedom to produce their own music, combined with their years of experience, original compositions, and an All-Ireland Champion in their ranks, has contributed to their longevity.

The story of The Irish Rovers (aka The Rovers) is one for the big screen; hosting three award-winning television series, topping the music charts again and again, several appearances as musical bank robbers on “The Virginian”, and more than 45 years of international recordings and touring their music around the world. The Irish Rovers were also the inspiration for one of the world 's best-known party anthems. The boys in the band have lived large.

The band regularly tours Canada, the United States, New Zealand and Australia, and in 2010, released their latest CD, Gracehill Fair (Rover Records), which won ... show more
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George Millar
1963 - present
Wilcil McDowell
1963 - present
John Reynolds
1963 - present
Sean O'Driscoll
1963 - present
Ian Millar
1963 - present
Fred Graham
percussion
1963 - present

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