Scullion is an Irish folk rock band that formed in the mid-1970s. The group is popular in Ireland,[citation needed] releasing LPs and two CDs, in addition to the compilation Ghosts And Heroes on the Kitten label in 1992 and another compilation, Eyelids into Snow – A Collection, in 2001. The founding members were Sonny Condell (also a member of another popular Irish music band Tír na nÓg), Philip King, Greg Boland and Jimmy O'Brien Moran. O'Brien Moran left the band in 1980, after the first album. Robbie Overson, replacing guitarist Greg Boland, joined the band in 1987. Scullion continue to play live.
In 1976, Sonny Condell and Philip King played together with Freddie White (vocals and guitar), Mick Daly (vocals and guitar), Dan Fitzgerald (drums) and Eamon Doyle (bass). King came up with the name "Scullion" for this collective.[1]
In the summer of 1979, former Tír na nÓg songwriter Sonny Condell (vocals and guitar) was sharing a flat in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin with Greg Boland (guitarist), whom he had befriended during the recording of Camouflage, his debut solo album on the Mulligan label.[2] They were joined around this time by Philip King (vocals and harmonica) who, having decided to quit teaching for a career in music, had also become their flatmate. Boland had just left Irish band Stagalee and they began performing some informal gigs together.[3]
Early yearsedit
A record deal was agreed and in late-1979, the band recorded their first album in Windmill Lane Studios. At Curtis' suggestion, Jimmy O'Brien Moran (pipes) was brought in to add a Celtic musical tone to the sound and the band was expanded to four. The debut album, Scullion, was released in early 1980 and generated an increased demand for live performances. There followed a busy period of live performances, including an appearance at the Lisdoonvarna Festival in County Clare, which was to expand the audience base to national level. The band also spent a couple of months in the Netherlands, during which time they played some support concerts to John Martyn, whom they subsequently approached to produce their second album Balance and Control (1981) on the newly established Warner Bros. (Ireland) label.[4] O'Brien Moran decided to pursue formal music studies at this point and the band reverted to a trio. They disbanded a first time late 1981 after a gig in Loughrea. At some time, throughout a twelve months gap, they were approached by Nicky Ryan, who had just finished working as sound engineer and manager of Clannad. He offered the band to arrange a new tour which took place in autumn 1982.[5] Ryan produced the third Scullion album, White Side of Night in 1983.[4]
Mid-1980s onwardsedit
In spring of 1985, the trio were approached to record and tour again. The result was Spin, their fourth album. The single Carol received very good airplay in Ireland over the next nine months, culminating in a performance at Self Aid on 17 May 1986. Shortly afterwards, Boland left the band after nearly seven years. He was replaced by Robbie Overson who is still the third member.[6] In 1988, this lineup recorded the Cooler At The Edge EP which was produced by Donal Lunny. Two compilation albums Eyelids Into Snow – A Collection, and Ghosts and Heroes have been released, with both including live tracks.
In mid-2012, Scullion recorded a new collection of songs and released in September of that year their first album in 27 years Long Wave.[7] It was followed in September 2022 by a sixth studio album Time Has Made a Change in Me.[8][9]
^"Scullion guitarist who worked hard for the rights of Irish musicians". The Irish Times. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
^"Dingle church to host exclusive Scullion gig". Irish Independent. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
^ abPower, Ed (21 July 2021). "B-Side the Leeside: Scullion - Balance and Control". Irish Examiner. from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
^Waters, John (24 September 1982). "And then there were three...Again". Hot Press. Vol. 6 / #15. pp. 10–11.
^Fay, Liam (20 October 1988). "Oh Carol!". Hot Press. Vol. 12 / #20. p. 11.
^Kehoe, Paddy (14 November 2012). "Scullion Long Wave". RTÉ. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
^"Behind the music - Philip King of Scullion". RTÉ. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
^O'Toole, Lucy. "Album Review: Scullion, Time Has Made a Change in Me". Hot Press. from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
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Scullion is an Irish folk rock band that formed in the mid 1970s The group is popular in Ireland citation needed releasing LPs and two CDs in addition to the compilation Ghosts And Heroes on the Kitten label in 1992 and another compilation Eyelids into Snow A Collection in 2001 The founding members were Sonny Condell also a member of another popular Irish music band Tir na nog Philip King Greg Boland and Jimmy O Brien Moran O Brien Moran left the band in 1980 after the first album Robbie Overson replacing guitarist Greg Boland joined the band in 1987 Scullion continue to play live ScullionOriginIrelandGenresFolk rockYears active1979 1979 presentLabelsMulligan Music WEA Dara Records Kitten Records Hummingbird ProductionsWebsitewww scullion com Contents 1 History 1 1 Early years 1 2 Mid 1980s onwards 2 Discography 3 ReferencesHistory editIn 1976 Sonny Condell and Philip King played together with Freddie White vocals and guitar Mick Daly vocals and guitar Dan Fitzgerald drums and Eamon Doyle bass King came up with the name Scullion for this collective 1 In the summer of 1979 former Tir na nog songwriter Sonny Condell vocals and guitar was sharing a flat in Dun Laoghaire County Dublin with Greg Boland guitarist whom he had befriended during the recording of Camouflage his debut solo album on the Mulligan label 2 They were joined around this time by Philip King vocals and harmonica who having decided to quit teaching for a career in music had also become their flatmate Boland had just left Irish band Stagalee and they began performing some informal gigs together 3 Early years edit A record deal was agreed and in late 1979 the band recorded their first album in Windmill Lane Studios At Curtis suggestion Jimmy O Brien Moran pipes was brought in to add a Celtic musical tone to the sound and the band was expanded to four The debut album Scullion was released in early 1980 and generated an increased demand for live performances There followed a busy period of live performances including an appearance at the Lisdoonvarna Festival in County Clare which was to expand the audience base to national level The band also spent a couple of months in the Netherlands during which time they played some support concerts to John Martyn whom they subsequently approached to produce their second album Balance and Control 1981 on the newly established Warner Bros Ireland label 4 O Brien Moran decided to pursue formal music studies at this point and the band reverted to a trio They disbanded a first time late 1981 after a gig in Loughrea At some time throughout a twelve months gap they were approached by Nicky Ryan who had just finished working as sound engineer and manager of Clannad He offered the band to arrange a new tour which took place in autumn 1982 5 Ryan produced the third Scullion album White Side of Night in 1983 4 Mid 1980s onwards edit In spring of 1985 the trio were approached to record and tour again The result was Spin their fourth album The single Carol received very good airplay in Ireland over the next nine months culminating in a performance at Self Aid on 17 May 1986 Shortly afterwards Boland left the band after nearly seven years He was replaced by Robbie Overson who is still the third member 6 In 1988 this lineup recorded the Cooler At The Edge EP which was produced by Donal Lunny Two compilation albums Eyelids Into Snow A Collection and Ghosts and Heroes have been released with both including live tracks In mid 2012 Scullion recorded a new collection of songs and released in September of that year their first album in 27 years Long Wave 7 It was followed in September 2022 by a sixth studio album Time Has Made a Change in Me 8 9 Discography editScullion 1979 Balance and Control 1980 White Side of Night 1983 Spin 1985 Ghosts And Heroes 1992 Eyelids Into Snow A Collection 2001 Long Wave 2012 Under The Moon 2015 Time Has Made a Change in Me 2022 References edit Scullion Discogs Retrieved 5 February 2021 Scullion guitarist who worked hard for the rights of Irish musicians The Irish Times Retrieved 5 February 2021 Dingle church to host exclusive Scullion gig Irish Independent Retrieved 5 February 2021 a b Power Ed 21 July 2021 B Side the Leeside Scullion Balance and Control Irish Examiner Archived from the original on 5 December 2023 Retrieved 5 December 2023 Waters John 24 September 1982 And then there were three Again Hot Press Vol 6 15 pp 10 11 Fay Liam 20 October 1988 Oh Carol Hot Press Vol 12 20 p 11 Kehoe Paddy 14 November 2012 Scullion Long Wave RTE Retrieved 12 November 2023 Behind the music Philip King of Scullion RTE 8 October 2022 Retrieved 12 November 2023 O Toole Lucy Album Review Scullion Time Has Made a Change in Me Hot Press Archived from the original on 5 December 2023 Retrieved 5 December 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Scullion group amp oldid 1188417142, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
