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Title: The Indians
Post by Trisha on 03/13/06 at 22:51:49

Hello...Can anyone tell me what the original members of the Indians are doing now? I believe some are still doing gigs as the band but what about the guys from the 70's? Lost touch with the Irish music scene when I moved to England. Thnx Trisha

Title: Re: The Indians
Post by pom110 on 06/02/06 at 18:00:53

the oridginal line up was -eamon keane-noel brady----derry whitelaw-------brain woodfull-john woodfull and chris mulchachy--------john woodfull split from them after a few years and went on to form the apaches-sadly derry whitelaw died about 3 years ago---noel brady left band to be replaced by his son paul for a short time as front man about 5 years ago-chris left band about 2 years ago but eamon and brain still on road with the indians--u can view present line up at www.the-indians.com--------hope this was of help

Title: Re: The Indians
Post by afahey1 on 09/10/06 at 04:26:47

The original line up also included Shay O'Reilly who was one the founder members from when they were the Casino Showband..Stage name "Medicine Crow" He shared lead vocals with Noel Brady... He was my father and sadly passed away some years ago....Noel Brady is still performing occasionally as far as I know...and rightly so..amazing voice, terrific entertainer, X factor stuff...

Title: Re: The Indians
Post by Trisha on 09/10/06 at 13:28:28

Hi..Thanks for that. I had heard about your father's passing R.I.P. Between himself & Noel, (not forgetting Brian..). They fronted a very unique band. As someone recently said to me, 'You didn't just get great music when you went to see the Indians, you got a musical show as well'. They were a great bunch of guys to know.

Title: Re: The Indians
Post by Derek on 10/15/06 at 13:04:56

Heard a rumour the Noel was back singing with the Indians. Don't know if it's true or not

Title: Re: The Indians
Post by Tiptop on 10/16/06 at 00:32:35

Derry Whitelaw was not an original member of The Indians. They were on the road a number of years before Derry joined.
When did Shay O'Reilly die?

Title: Re: The Indians
Post by indiansfan on 06/18/10 at 22:44:23

afahey1 wrote on 09/10/06 at 04:26:47:

I was very upset when I hear of Shay's passing - he was a wonderful singer and musican. Noel also had a wonderful voice and his on-stage antics especially with Crazy Horse made for a great night's entertainment.