Biography
Sons Of Erin
Effective period / Period of releases: 1970 - 1991
Members: Fergus O'Byrne, Dermot O'Reilly, Bob O'Donovan, Ralph O'Brien, Chris Hennessy, Denis Ryan (2), Jonnie Lynn, John Cameron (18), D'Arcy Broderick, Allan Flynn (2), Garrett Kavanagh, Frank McKenna (2), Ray (Blackie) O'Leary, Joseph Tompkins
Traditional / Irish band founded 1968 in St. John's, Newfoundland, led by Ralph O'Brien. The original lineup was Ralph O'Brien, Fergus O'Byrne, Dermot O'Reilly, and Garrett Kavanagh, later joined by Denis Ryan (2).After an initial breakup, Ralph O'Brien reformed the band with new members, and has led it ever since. Former members have gone on to found bands including Ryan's Fancy, Sullivan's Gypsies, and The Irish Descendants, among others.
Current lineup (as of 2018) is Ralph O'Brien, Jason Simms, John Barella, Joseph Tompkins, and Steve Best.