In 1963, Kildare musician Pat McGarr, leader of
the famous Gallowglass Céili Band, thought that rather than
transform his own band into a showband, that he would put a brand
new band on the road and manage them himself, while continuing on
with the Gallowglass. Thus The
Kings Showband, based in Naas, Co, Kildare, were born. Four of
the members came from The Jimmy Dunny Orchestra, Newbridge.
Vocals: Prince Vince, Pat Braiden, Butch
Moore Guitar: Tommy Fitzpatrick, Reg Dunne, Tommy Lundy
Bass: Prince Vince, Billy Hopkins
Trumpet: Billy Dempsey
Sax/Clarinet:
Barry Cluskey, Brendan McEnhill
Trombone:
Dusty Young, Brian O'Brien
Drums: Ronnie Reynolds, Des Hopkins Piano/Organ:
Manager:
Discography
1965: He'll Only Hurt
You/Where Can She Be? - Columbia IDB 742
1966: Beautiful Dreamer/I Fall To Pieces - Columbia IDB 749 1967: Amy/For Baby
- Columbia
LISTEN TO PRINCE VINCE & THE KINGS >>>
When Des
and Billy Hopkins left The Kings, they formed a 4-piece band named Just
4. Niall Power was the bands' roadie and in his book, 'Timing Is
Everything', he writes about his experiences with Just 4. you can read
extracts from his book
HERE
Band photos, cuttings, posters, adverts,
line-ups, etc. to be added to the online archive are always welcome and
appreciated. If you have anything to contribute, please contact us.
