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The First of the Irish Rovers is the debut live album by the Canadian Irish folk band The Irish Rovers, released in 1966.The album title reflects the last line in the song "The Irish Rover", from which the group took its name.
The traditional Irish song about a sailing ship had been a favourite from their kitchen parties in Ballymena. For a short time, George, Jimmy and Joe were joined by Vic Marcus and Doug Henderson. George's father, Bob, became The Irish Rovers's first manager booking the new band at folk song festivals, clubs, hootenannies and The Port o' Call. [1]
Celebrate! The First Thirty Years (1994) The Next Thirty Years (1995) Irish Rovers Gems (1996) Come Fill Up Your Glasses (1998) Songs of Christmas (1999) Down By The Lagan Side (2000) Another Round (2002) Live in Concert (2003) 40 Years A-Rovin' (2003) Still Rovin' After All These Years (2007) Gracehill Fair (2010) Home In Ireland (2011) Merry ...
George Millar (born 14 April 1947) [1] is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter, guitarist and co-founder and leader of the Irish folk group The Irish Rovers, which formed in Toronto, Canada in 1963 [2] and named after the traditional song "The Irish Rover".
At this time he devoted a good part of his time to develop his first love of Art. Since his departure from the Irish Rovers, Millar has produced six solo albums. Four Celtic instrumental CDs were released by Chacra Music, The Lark in the Clear Aire, Celtic Seasons, Celtic Reverie and Journey of the Celt. Two of these albums went Gold in Canada.
The Rovers may refer to: The Irish Rovers, Canadian-Irish folk group created in 1963 that renamed itself The Rovers for part of the 1980s; The Rovers, 1980 album by the above group; The Rovers, Australian television series; Rovers, British television series; Blackburn Rovers F.C., English Premier League football (soccer) club
In September 2013 Gerry joined The Irish Rovers. for their "Farewell to Roving Tours of eastern Canada and USA. He continues touring with this legendary band of 50 years and records on all their albums since 2011 Gerry is also a qualified violin maker and works as restorer and supplier of fine instruments when at home.
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