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Funeral of singer Dickie Rock to take place on Thursday
Showband legend died last Friday aged 88
Dickie Rock remembered: ‘The jacket came off, the buttons were undone, the audience grabbed’
'When I hit the stage I change. I metamorphosise. I become a different person. I give off a vibe,’ said the late showband singer
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‘A true Irish superstar’: Showband singer Dickie Rock dies, aged 88
President among those offering tributes to former Miami Showband member, who represented Ireland at 1966 Eurovision
YMCA has never been gay song, says Village People lyricist and singer
Victor Willis of Village People says the hit is an anthem to Black male friendship – and his wife threatens to sue those who say otherwise
Who is Zach Bryan, the country music star who’s just sold out summer concerts at the Phoenix Park?
Is the musician from Oklahoma the next Garth Brooks? Well, about 100,000 people will flock to Dublin for three concerts next June see the 28-year-old superstar going supernova in real-time
Debbie Nelson, mother of rapper Eminem, dies at 69
Debbie Nelson's rocky relationship with her son Eminem was known widely through his hit song lyrics and two law suits
The Music Quiz: Which diva is the ex-stepmum of English folkie Leona Naess?
Plus: A live-action movie version of Voltron features which pop star in the cast?
Sabrina Carpenter earrings to Fontaines DC T-shirts: Christmas gifts for music lovers
From a Chappell Roan T-shirt to Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso earrings, we’ve got you sorted
Elton John reveals he is unable to watch his own musical after losing eyesight
Severe eye infection left singer blind in his right eye and with ‘only limited vision’ in his left
James Vincent McMorrow: ‘I’ve been building back a version of me that made me happy rather than crying every night’
The Dubliner isn’t the first name that comes to mind as a songwriter for a boy-band megastar. But working with Louis Tomlinson was just what he needed after his record-label disappoinment
Kneecap win legal action over UK funding refusal: ‘This was never about £14,250. The motivation was equality’
Irish rap group plans to donate award to two youth groups in Belfast after grant was blocked on grounds that Kneecap ‘oppose the United Kingdom itself’
Lana Del Rey Dublin concert tickets: Act now to avoid Summertime Sadness
The American singer-songwriter is set to play at the Aviva next June, and demand for tickets will be high
The Music Quiz: Who is the new popstar ‘face’ of Lancôme?
Plus: What topped the list of Rolling Stone magazine’s 74 Best Albums of ’74?
Kendrick Lamar: GNX review – frequently amazing surprises from rapper driven to be the greatest
It may be album aimed at club or in-car entertainment than listening at home but that doesn’t stop it having a rich and eclectic sound
Rod Stewart to play Glastonbury 2025 legends slot: ‘I’m proud, ready and able to titillate’, says 79-year-old rocker
Scottish singer Rod Stweart will become one of the oldest artists to perform a major set at the Glastonbury festival
Six of the best ‘lost albums’ of all time, chosen by Conor O’Brien, Gavin Friday, Gemma Hayes and more
Which forgotten releases do Irish musicians treasure most, and why?
Bob Geldof defends Band Aid as 40th anniversary single released: ‘This little pop song has kept millions alive’
Band Aid 40 remix of Do They Know It’s Christmas? blends voices of Bono, Harry Styles and George Michael