Dickie Rock | |
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Birth name | Richard Rock |
Born | Dublin, Ireland | 10 October 1936
Died | 6 December 2024 Dublin, Ireland | (aged 88)
Occupations |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1963–2021 |
Spouse |
Judy Murray
(m. 1966; died 2022) |
Richard Rock (10 October 1936 – 6 December 2024), known professionally as Dickie Rock, was an Irish singer.[1] Chiefly associated with the era of showbands in Ireland, Rock came to prominence as a member of The Miami Showband in the 1960s, subsequently becoming a solo artist in 1973. He represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966. Rock continued to tour for several decades until his retirement in 2021.[2]