Today marks the death of saxophonist John ‘Irish’ Earle, who's musical CV includes Ian Dury & The Blockheads, The Graham Parker Band, Rory Gallagher, The Boomtown Rats and Shakin’ Stevens. He was 64.
A personal friend of Phil Lynott’s, John also graced Thin Lizzy’s Live And Dangerous album, and of late was a regular in Dublin blues clubs like J.J. Smyth’s.
An online tribute has been set up at www.myspace.com/thelegendaryjohnearle