They would swap their fiddles, uilleann pipes and bodhrans for electric guitars, bass and the drums which were played by Tommy who was only 12 at the time the band was formed.
Pat McManus has just returned with his latest album, Full Service Resumed.
Former leader of Northern Irish rockers Mama’s Boys, Pat shared the stage with names such as Horslips, Thin Lizzy, Hawkwind, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue and Bon Jovi to name just a few.
- Irish rocker