Paddy Cole – King Of The Swingers

One of Ireland’s most respected musicians, Paddy Cole started his career with the Maurice Lynch Band before moving on to the legendary Capitol Showband in the 1960s. When Brendan Bowyer and Tom Dunphy left the Royal Showband, they tapped Paddy to play sax and serve as bandleader for their new venture, The Big Eight.

Paddy has now written an autobiography detailing his musical life.

Paddy joined Gavin on the line to talk about his life.

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