The Rythm Aces Showband
Back Row L-R:Willie Molloy (Tenor Sax.) John Wilson (Guitar)
Charlie Friel (Drums) later to form the Playboys,
Bill Quinn (Cordovox/BassGuitar/Vocals R.I.P.)
Harry Vance (Alto Sax./Bandleader)R.I.P.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Front Row , L-R: Eddie Milligan (Sax./Clar),
David Laird (Trumpet.R.I.P.)later to play with the Vampires, Marines, Cavaliers.
Freedom Fighters and Knoxville Showband and George McKane (Piano).

Many"Musician's" started their careers in this outfit among them
being Hugo Duncan, and Noel Guthrie (Guitarist with the Hoedowners)
and many others.

Harry Vance
Ex Bandleader of the Rhythm Aces Showband , Convoy, Co. Donegal.
Harry died after a short illness on  July 4th 2009 He was 83 yrs of age.
Harry started many local musicians on their road to recognition, among them being ,
Gregory, Hugo Duncan, Davy Laird , Bill Quinn , Noel Guthrie and many more.
We all owe him a deep debt of gratitude
for providing all of us with some great music in our early dancing years
My sincere condolonces to all the Vance family. Harry..
May you Rest in peace
John Baird,

From John Bairds collection
bairdart@iol.ie
 

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