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U2 get stamped out in Ireland
For just 41 Irish cents you can now lick the back of Bono's head. U2 now star on a stamp in Ireland.
The Irish post office is honouring 4 of their classic artists and as well as U2, Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy fame, Van Morrison and Rory Gallagher also feature in the postal issue.
The stamps are excepted to quickly become collectors items.
The blurb on each act states "U2 This mega group sprang from humble beginnings in Dublin in 1976. From their first album, Boy, to the present day they have stormed popular rock music throughout the world. Their historic sell out Slane appearances in 2001have placed this band as the most successful of Ireland's rock exports. The stamp design is based on an iconic photo which portrays the raw style of U2".
"Phil Lynott was the prime mover in Thin Lizzy, who were one of Irelands first successful rock exports. He was a noted melodic songwriter though this was often obscured by the brash sound of Lizzy. Phil Lynott died on 4th January 1986 aged only 34. The stamp portrays Phil in a macho pose that will be well recognised by fans everywhere".
"Rory (Gallagher) was one of the first Irish blues artists to get International recognition. He first came to prominence with the band Taste who played a hard blues style. Taste broke up in 1970 but Rory continued touring and recording until his death in 1995. The stamp depicts Rory in one of his trademark blues performances which will bring back fond memories for those lucky enough to have seen him perform live".
"Van Morrison was born in 1945 into a family steeped in Jazz and blues. He began his career in the Monarchs show band, then formed Them with Bill Harrison in 1964 and had some success. In 1966 he split from Them and began a long successful solo career. His unconventional look for a pop star is captured on the stamp design".
So who is Ireland's most valuable rock star? U2 and Phil Lynott are both 41c. Rory Gallagher and Van Morrison are going to cost you 57c each.
By Paul Cashmere
U2 get stamped out in Ireland
For just 41 Irish cents you can now lick the back of Bono's head. U2 now star on a stamp in Ireland.
The Irish post office is honouring 4 of their classic artists and as well as U2, Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy fame, Van Morrison and Rory Gallagher also feature in the postal issue.
The stamps are excepted to quickly become collectors items.
The blurb on each act states "U2 This mega group sprang from humble beginnings in Dublin in 1976. From their first album, Boy, to the present day they have stormed popular rock music throughout the world. Their historic sell out Slane appearances in 2001have placed this band as the most successful of Ireland's rock exports. The stamp design is based on an iconic photo which portrays the raw style of U2".
"Phil Lynott was the prime mover in Thin Lizzy, who were one of Irelands first successful rock exports. He was a noted melodic songwriter though this was often obscured by the brash sound of Lizzy. Phil Lynott died on 4th January 1986 aged only 34. The stamp portrays Phil in a macho pose that will be well recognised by fans everywhere".
"Rory (Gallagher) was one of the first Irish blues artists to get International recognition. He first came to prominence with the band Taste who played a hard blues style. Taste broke up in 1970 but Rory continued touring and recording until his death in 1995. The stamp depicts Rory in one of his trademark blues performances which will bring back fond memories for those lucky enough to have seen him perform live".
"Van Morrison was born in 1945 into a family steeped in Jazz and blues. He began his career in the Monarchs show band, then formed Them with Bill Harrison in 1964 and had some success. In 1966 he split from Them and began a long successful solo career. His unconventional look for a pop star is captured on the stamp design".
So who is Ireland's most valuable rock star? U2 and Phil Lynott are both 41c. Rory Gallagher and Van Morrison are going to cost you 57c each.
By Paul Cashmere
