Rootzgroop (Dublin)

Related: Chosen Few, Stepaside

Standing, from left: Jon Ryan, Paul Brady, Robbie Brennan. Seated: Dave McAnaney,
Rodney Williams (brother of the late Paul Williams of The Greenbeats and Peter Williams of The Semitones)
Lead Guitar: Paul Brady
2nd Guitar: Jon Ryan
Bass: Rodney Williams		 Drums: Robbie Brennan
Piano/Organ: Dave 'Gonzo' McAnaney
Manager:

Rootzgroop (1964-'66) played all the clubs - Sound City, The Number Five Club, Club Caroline, Club a Go-Go, Apollo, etc. When they broke up in 1966, Paul and Rodney left to join Rockhouse. Jonathan Ryan is now a well-known voice-over actor.
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