12-27-2007, 07:11 AM
It is with great sadness that I have just heard the news that the Irish singer and entertainer Joe Dolan has died at the Mater private hospital in Dublin.
His studio music was either loved or loathed but anyone who ever witnessed his live show had perceptions changed
His legendary live performances led to the popular phrase "there is no show like a Joe show"
Joe was taken ill at his home in Foxrock last (Christmas) night and died just after 3pm this afternoon from a suspected brain haemorrhage
Joe had not been feeling well of late and had reluctantly cancelled his sold out Christmas shows
Joe, originally from Mullingar in Westmeath, Ireland had enjoyed musical success in Ireland and around the world for over 40 years
He played many stints in Las Vegas during his long career
With his band the Drifters his first chart success came in Ireland with 'The Answer to Everything' in 1964 but he is best perhaps known for songs that were more internationally famous such as 'Good Looking Woman' and 'Make Me an Island'
In recent years his studio album sales underwent a resurgence with the release of two albums
"Joe 90's" - where he credibly covered songs by artists such as Blur, Oasis, and Pulp
"21st Century Joe". This Album was equally successful and it included songs by David Bowie, U2, REM and Bruce Springsteen and Thin Lizzy !
May he Rest in Peace
His studio music was either loved or loathed but anyone who ever witnessed his live show had perceptions changed
His legendary live performances led to the popular phrase "there is no show like a Joe show"
Joe was taken ill at his home in Foxrock last (Christmas) night and died just after 3pm this afternoon from a suspected brain haemorrhage
Joe had not been feeling well of late and had reluctantly cancelled his sold out Christmas shows
Joe, originally from Mullingar in Westmeath, Ireland had enjoyed musical success in Ireland and around the world for over 40 years
He played many stints in Las Vegas during his long career
With his band the Drifters his first chart success came in Ireland with 'The Answer to Everything' in 1964 but he is best perhaps known for songs that were more internationally famous such as 'Good Looking Woman' and 'Make Me an Island'
In recent years his studio album sales underwent a resurgence with the release of two albums
"Joe 90's" - where he credibly covered songs by artists such as Blur, Oasis, and Pulp
"21st Century Joe". This Album was equally successful and it included songs by David Bowie, U2, REM and Bruce Springsteen and Thin Lizzy !
May he Rest in Peace