Funeral of star of the showband era took place in Cabra, where he sang in the choir as a boy before becoming one of Ireland’s most beloved entertainers
Miami Showband member and solo artist was one of showband scene’s biggest stars, as well as a former Eurovision contestant
Fr Brian D’Arcy leads Cabra church service and jokes Rock would be ‘delighted to see a full house for his last gig’
Shy off-stage, once the music struck up and the crowd roared, he became an icon
There were soon much more exotic ways to be a teenager than going into violent hysterics for Dickie Rock, but for a time, he filled the gap between who Irish teenagers were and who they were supposed to be
'When I hit the stage I change. I metamorphosise. I become a different person. I give off a vibe,’ said the late showband singer
President among those offering tributes to former Miami Showband member, who represented Ireland at 1966 Eurovision
Johnny Logan was probably the first person I fancied. The year was 1980. I was eight
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