The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities

The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities

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2015-03-13

This musical celebration charts the lives and careers of some of the biggest selling acts in Irish rock, punk and pop from Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy to The Undertones and U2. From the pioneers of the showbands touring in the late 50s through to the modern day, the film examines their lineage and connections and how the hardcore, rocking sound of Belfast merged with the more melodic, folky Dublin tradition to form what we now recognise as Irish rock and pop.

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The Irish Rock Story: A Tale of Two Cities

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This musical celebration charts the lives and careers of some of the biggest selling acts in Irish rock, punk and pop from Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy to The Undertones and U2. From the pioneers of the showbands touring in the late 50s through to the modern day, the film examines their lineage and connections and how the hardcore, rocking sound of Belfast merged with the more melodic, folky Dublin tradition to form what we now recognise as Irish rock and pop.

Released

2015-03-13

Runtime

60

Director

Mike Connolly

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Music

Documentary

Language

English

Production

BBC Four

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    Bob Geldof

    Bob Geldof
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    Bono

    Bono
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    The Edge

    The Edge
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    Sinéad O'Connor

    Sinéad O'Connor
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    Richard Dormer

    Richard Dormer