Pearse and his wife, Jean founded an integrated school in Dungannon about 14 - 15 years ago and I think he still lives in the area.

I was an aspiring drummer in the 70s and remember seeing Pearse many times when he played the marquee with Gary Moore, the legendary Graham Bond and Bobbie Magee (a popular 80s glitter-type band).

I think he played with some local bands in the late 60s but he never did the showband circuit.   Although he played with lots of English bands, the only Irish bands I saw him drum ::) with were Gary Moore and Thin Lizzy.

RBG

Thank you for the information, on Pearse  but I do remember him playing with a local showband called The Dynamic Sounds, but he may never admit to that .The only other members I can remember are two brothers called Foy and John Hanna . ::)

Hi Cigarman,

You're right, Pearse did play with the Dynamic Sounds for a while until Gene Stewart joined, he left because of musical differences.  Martin Foy took over on drums and eventually became drummer for Fruup, one of Ireland's most accomplished and successful progressive rock bands during the 70s.

Whatever happened to Gene Stewart? ;^)

Bye for now,
RBG
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