Tributes have been paid to Dickie Rock, a star of Ireland’s showband era, after his death at the age of 88.
Rock was a former singer with the Miami Showband and went on to enjoy a successful solo career.
The Dublin-born singer represented Ireland in the 1966 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Come Back To Stay.
I am so very sad to hear of the passing of Dickie Rock. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. pic.twitter.com/dn6bzGNffk
— Stephen Travers (@MiamiShowband) December 6, 2024
Rock’s wife Judy died in 2022 having contracted Covid-19.
President Michael D Higgins described Rock as an “iconic figure”.
“May I join with all those who have expressed their sadness on learning of the death of Dickie Rock,” he said.
“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…
If you find this site helpful, share it with your friends!