Fanning told Claire Byrne that Christy 'blew it royally' when it came to the band’s success
RTE is remaining silent after more than 40 complaints were made to the broadcaster over Dave Fanning’s comments in the wake of Christy Dignam’s death.
The conversation sparked outrage amongst listeners, with RTE confirming on Monday that they had received four formal complaints and a further 37 emails giving negative feedback about the interview. Answering Claire’s question, the rock DJ, who has interviewed hundreds of artists, said: "I mean, there are two things there. First of all, I wouldn't have the same relationship as Imelda or Francis there, because I'm a bit more like Ronan.
He added: "Then they got that kind of deal and they were with the record company, they brought out an album and they did well with the single This Is and all that happened. And then I know this is a time for eulogising, but I don't want to deify the guy, either. "He just blew it. He left the band for five or six years. It was Dignam and Goff after that, with Conor Goff who was a kind of a light guy, he was a fun guy, Conor, and it made him you know, I think realise I can get out on the stage and not be stupid.
"They were really good at it, they got on well and the five guys, or four guys on stage were the same as the audience... "I'll tell you what, they released six albums. I wouldn't know one song on the last three albums. I really wouldn't. They just became the band who played loads of gigs in Ireland, Monday to Friday and as Billy would always say ‘it's better than working’. Yet he's working very hard at the same time... They just should've done more but didn't."
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