Mick Delahunty: Ireland's Glen Miller
1915 Clonmel - R.I.P. 1992
With his band he travelled to England to perform on two separate occasions. In 1959 they toured the States and Canada, the first Irish band to do so, returning there in 1961. He performed at New Ross, Co. Wexford during President John F. Kennedy's visit in 1963. Two years later he headed the entertainment line up at Powerscourt House in honour of Prince Rainier and Princess Grace of Monaco's visit to Ireland.
By the 1960s the scene was changing. People were looking for a different type of music: rock and roll. The era of the big band was coming to an end. However, Mick continued to tour Ireland and perform right up until his death in the 1992. Proud to say he was my late Mother's cousin
Very old recording but worth a listen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIVJAFIK6TA
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