The Sounds
Derrick and The Sounds from Omagh were a young, vibrant pop band.
Their singles proved extremely popular on national radio, and still stand the test of time today.
The Sounds made television appearances in Ireland and Britain, and also toured Canada and Germany.
 

Musicians who played with the Band over the years
 Derrick Mehaffey (Keyboard)Richard McCracken (Lead Guitar), Richard Sharpe (Bass),
Mervyn Martin (Drums)Raymond Gourley (Guitar), Bill McCracken
and Ralph Lyons (Saxophones).
 Seamus Quigley (Sax), Johnny Blackledge (Bass Guitar),
Malachy Kearns (Sax) Played with Green Angels, Gene and The Gents,
and Seamus Caulfleld (Drums)

Recordings Included
"Hall Of The Mountain King" and "The William Tell Overture".
 "Power Of Love"  "My Sly Sadie", "Morning Papers
"Needing You" And Margarine""Twilight Time

Standing  Seamus Caulfield,Malachy Kearns,Ralph Lyons,
Damian Given,Johnny Blackledge,John Murphy
Seated Derrick Mahaffey

L/R    Ralph Lyons,Raymond Gourley,Mervyn Martin,Richard McCracken,
Derrick Mehaffey,Richard Sharpe,Bill McCracken
From Alan Jones collection

Derrick Mehaffey
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Hi Ian ,
     Just head from reliable sources , that Derrick Mehaffey ex Derrick
and the Sounds has joined the Foyle Showband , Derry as their Lead
Vocalist, and plays his first "gig" with them tonight at a
venue in Co. Donegal. Good Luck to him.
John Baird

From Frank Keegans collection
  pkeegan@optonline.net

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