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Bio:
Dublin bluesy rock band who famously included a pre- Thin Lizzy Brian Downey.
Downey had previously been in the Dublin beat band The Black Eagles
with Phil Lynott who'd since joined Skid Row. Dermot Woodfull had previously
been with Dublin beat group The Intruders.
Managed by Shay Walsh.
The band played originals and cover versions including the Hollies ("I Can't Let Go") and the
Yardbirds ("Shape Of Things"). Their sole vinyl outing offers good covers of Tim Hardin
("Morning Dew") and Cream ("Sunshine Of Your Love"). This was a hit in Ireland, peaking
at #17 and was planned for release on President in the UK though this never came to pass.
This chart success led to Sugar Shack's downfall as the demands it brought made it more difficult
for the band to play the blues material they preferred. They split.
Brian Downey later joined Phil Lynott's Orphanage who
became Thin Lizzy.
Brian Twomey previously with The Difference and
later in Full Circle.
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thanks to TP McLoughlin