- Stockton's Wing
Stockton's Wing is an Irish band formed in 1977 by four All-Ireland champion musicians -
Paul Roche flute /whistle,Maurice Lennon fiddle ,Tommy Hayes bodhran , andKieran Hanrahan banjo /mandolin , along with Tony Callinan onguitar and vocals.Name
The band took its name from a line in the
Bruce Springsteen song, "Backstreets" - "Slow dancin' in the dark on the beach at Stockton's Wing..."Early years
Their self-titled first album was released in 1978. During the recording of their second album "Take A Chance", which was released in 1980, singer-songwriter and guitarist
Mike Hanrahan replaced Tony Callinan. At theBallisodare Folk Festival they metAustralia nStephen Cooney who then joined the band playingbass guitar .In 1982 the band released "Light In The Western Sky". In 1983,
Tommy Hayes was replaced byFran Breen on drums.Peter Keenan on keyboards also joined the band. 1984 saw their first American tour. This coincided with the release of "American Special".Live Album
In 1985 they recorded the live album "Take One" in
Dublin - andGalway (this album was re-released on CD in 2006).1986 saw the release of "Full Flight". 1988 brought "Celtic Roots Revival". In 1991,Davey McNevin replacedKieran Hanrahan in the line-up. In addition,Fran Breen andStephen Cooney departed.Tara Music
In 1991 the band returned to the
Tara Music label with the release of a 20 track compilation of the band's first 3 albums (in 2005 Tara Music released these 3 albums in a boxset). 1992 saw the release of "The Crooked Rose". 1995 sawEamon McElholm join as new lead singer and the release of "Letting Go". In 2003 original members Paul, Maurice, Kieran and Tommy along with Mike Hanrahan got together for a number of reunion concerts.Discography
* "Stockton's Wing", 1978
* "Take a Change", 1980
* "Light in the Western Sky", 1982 (deleted)
* "American Special", 1984/85 (deleted)
* "Take one", 1985 (deleted)
* "Full Flight", 1986 (deleted)
* "Celtic Roots Revival", 1988 (deleted)
* "The Collection" 1991
* "The Crooked Rose", 1992
* "Letting Go", 1995
* "The Very Best of Irish Jigs", Reels & Songs 2005
* "Live - Take One" (re-release) 2006External links
[http://www.stocktonswinglive.com Stocktons Wing Live]
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