Robbie Brennan
Robbie Brennan (born 1947, Dublin, Ireland died 12 April 2016) was an Irish drummer and a former member of Phil Lynott's band Grand Slam.[1] Brennan also played with a variety of Irish musicians such as Christy Moore, Skid Row,[1]: 31 Auto Da Fé,[2] Paul Brady and Clannad.[3]
For several years in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Brennan was the drummer of the Dublin rock band Stepaside, named after the Dublin suburb of the same name,[4] along with ex-Miami Showband member Paul Ashford.[5]
He was also a member of Scullion recording Spin in 1985. Brennan played with Auto Da Fé, then later with Dublin jazz band Hotfoot during the 1980s until it disbanded in 1987.[citation needed]
Death
Brennan died [where?] after a long illness on 12 April 2016.[6]
References
- ^ a b Putterford, Mark (2002). Phil Lynott: The Rocker. London, UK: Omnibus Press. p. 210. ISBN 0-7119-9104-9.
- ^ "Jimi Slevin Biography". Jimi Slevin. Archived from the original on 19 November 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 1 March 2012 suggested (help) - ^ Stanway, Mark (2015). Close To The Mark. Wolverhampton, UK: Self Published. pp. 58, 101. ISBN 978-194424653-2.
- ^ "Stepaside". Irish Punk and New Wave Discography. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
- ^ "All About The Miami Showband (1961-1996)". IrishShowbands.com. Retrieved 21 February 2009.
- ^ "Former Skid Row and Phil Lynott man Robbie Brennan dies". Hot Press. 14 April 2016.
Sources
- Putterford, Mark (2002). Phil Lynott: The Rocker. London, UK: Omnibus Press. ISBN 0-7119-9104-9.
- Stanway, Mark (2015). Close To The Mark. Wolverhampton, UK: Self Published. ISBN 978-194424653-2.
External links
- Robbie Brennan credits, Artistdirect.com
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