I had the pleasure of working with Ian some years back. He was great to deal with and highly professional from start to end. I’m sorry to hear he is unwell and wish him a speedy recovery!!
- Mick Creedon
Thanks For The Sticks
I knew Ian through my Dad, Les Cooke, He’s the vocalist stating in front of Ian on the kit is the shot I uploaded) he an Ian worked together in a number of musical sets ups when I was quite young..Ian I recall was the younger member of the group, so had a certain vibe about him. I recall meeting him on a few occasions with my dad, when out and about one day with my dad we bumped into Ian, from memory he was driving some form of sports car? Which in Dublin in the late sixties was pretty flash, to me back then, Ian had a sort of James Bond, Simon Templar sort of thing going on, just as he and dad stopped the chat Ian popped over to the car and gave me a pair of drumsticks..I have met on a number of occasions as a adult around the town..( Jane also has she reminded me) always time for a chat , a genuine enquiry for the family, a fond reminiscence of dad..nice to meet people who taught highly of your dad. Anyway then sticks where a prized possession for quite a time, so thanks for the sticks Ian..Take Care.
John Cooke
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- John Cooke
Good Guys
Two of the ‘good guys’ from the Irish music scene – incredibly talented, creative, real gentlemen with integrity and humility. As Jim Collins said in his book, “Good to Great”, – “what differentiates the great from the good is professional will and personal humility”. These two gentlemen were ‘great’ members of the Dublin music scene on so many levels. ‘The Late Late Show’, ‘Eurovision Song Contest’, ‘Riverdance’ – the list is endless. Their contribution to Irish music and entertainment is monumental. And to top it off – two of the nicest guys you could ever meet or work with – ultimate professionals and wonderful human beings.
- Gerry Madigan