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R.I.P. Ted McKenna
JANUARY 19TH, 2019
Ted McKenna was a great guy and wonderful musician, I was shocked to hear of his premature passing, following a routine operation.
I first met Ted on an early trip with Rory and Taste to Scotland in 1967, I believe at a venue called The Place, Coatbridge. We became reacquainted when he came down to London with the Alex Harvey Band.
When Rory held auditions for a new drummer in 1978, at the recommendation of engineer Colin Fairly, Ted was invited to Air Studios, London. He immediately impressed my brother and McKenna was in, extraordinarily performing his first show with the band at the Macroom ‘Open Air’ Festival. Ted learning the set on the flight to Cork and in the dressing room rehearsals just prior to the gig!
Along with his mighty drumming skills, he brought his warm personality and off-the-wall sense of humour - much of the banter was heard in between the studio session takes, non-stop mimicking and mickey-taking.
An absolute professional, Ted was a joy to be on the road with and always kept a sense of balance, no matter what life threw at you.
My sincere condolences to all Ted’s family and friends.
Bless you Ted, you’ll always bring a smile to my face and delight to my ears with your playing.
Dónal Gallagher
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