Irish Eurovision star Dickie Rock has died aged 88 as President of Ireland leads tribute for the late iconic rocker.
Dickie Rock has died aged 88 Irish singer Dickie Rock, best known for representing Ireland in Eurovision, has died aged 88 his family has confirmed. The music artist took part in the 1966 song contest where he came in fourth place with his number one song, Come Back To Stay. His death comes after his wife of 56 years, Judy, died in 2022 after contracting Covid-19. A statement issued by his family on Friday read: ‘His children, Jason, John, Richard, Sarah Jane and Peter will miss him very much.
The 83-year-old public figure wrote: ‘May I join with all those who have expressed their sadness on learning of the death of Dickie Rock. ‘The showband period in Irish popular culture made a huge contribution to the history of Irish music, and indeed to that of Britain where many of the showbands toured during Lent as ballrooms in Ireland closed. ‘The major showbands such as the Miami Showband produced star performers, of whom Dickie Rock was an iconic figure.
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