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          | The Madisons were formed by ex-Drifter, John Kelly. 
        Included in the line-up were a very young Billy Hopkins and Michael 
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          Town/Village/County:  Naas, Co. 
          Kildare |  
          | Lead Vocals: Peter Gordon Lead Guitar: Dermot White
 2nd Guitar:
 Bass: 
          
          Billy Hopkins
 Sax/Clarinet: John Fitzpatrick
 | Trumpet: Michael Healy Trombone: John Kelly
 Drums: John O'Leary
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