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Willy Cleary
Willy Cleary was a band from Ennis, Ireland, formed around frontman Willy Cleary with guitarist Ger O'Driscoll, bassist Tom McAnaney, and drummer Paul Moran....
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Willy Cleary was a band from Ennis, Ireland, formed around frontman Willy Cleary with guitarist Ger O'Driscoll, bassist Tom McAnaney, and drummer Paul Moran. They released their debut single "Deja Vu" in 1986, a song with a haunting melody and yearning vocals that became their most recognizable track.
Their music drew from traditional Irish sounds and contemporary rock, evident on albums like 1987's "Beyond the Pale" and 1989's "The Messenger." Other songs in their catalog include "Lucky 7," "Perfect," "The Lesson," and "The Train Song."
The band faced personal struggles and legal disputes during their career, which included Cleary's battle with addiction. They released "The Road Less Traveled" in 1992 before their activity slowed.
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