.The Empire Showband formed in 1960

Ger Cusack, John and Joe Browne, Harry Hockedy, the late Mick Henchy
and Matt Doherty. Later Johnny and Fred Hockedy joined the band
along with Michael Cleary and Jim Whelan."
Peadar Crowley managed the group
The Empire began to record locally with the help of Ray Heraty.
The Empire stayed together until 1966

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