President Michael Higgins has led tributes to the legendary Irish entertainer Dickie Rock who passed away yesterday at age 88.
The President described him as a performer of the highest quality, adding his popularity – both in the Miami Showband and as a solo artist – was such that he remained a hugely popular entertainer through succeeding generations.Pictured at the dress rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest here March 4., was the Irish contestant Dickie Rock . 7 March 1966
Dickie Rock was born on Dublin’s North Strand in 1936 and grew up in Cabra, where he first made a name for himself as a singer. He had a hugely successful career, enjoying multiple hit records during his time with the Miami Showband.He also represented Ireland as a solo act in the 1966 Eurovision Song Contest with his song ‘Come Back to Stay’.He went solo in the 1970’s but still continued to perform with the Miami Showband.He continued to perform until his retirement in 2021 at the age of 84, due to hearing problems.Irish Singing Icon from the showband era Dickie Rock preforming in Dublin.
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