Bio:

Between 1971 and 1985 Larry Kirwan worked with Pierce Turner in Aftermath, Turner & Kirwan of Wexford, Copernicus and the Major Thinkers. See the corresponding entries for more details.

After the Major Thinkers split in 1985, Kirwan worked with various ex Copernicus musicians in Chill Factionwho released "Eggman on the Deuce" in 1987, and, since 1989, another NYC-based band called Black 47, with Chris Byrne. The latter band's choice of name suggests they pander to Irish-American sentimentality. A glorified bar band of little appeal. All of their releases have been CDs with the exception of one single, not listed on the official website.

Kirwan has written several plays as well as a book called "Green Suede Shoes" which did little to improve my opinon of his work.

He appeared live on RTE television during the tribute to Rory Gallagher, performing an interminable song while most viewers were scrathing their heads wondering who he was.

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