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Hollywood Stars / King Creole Gallery (1975 - 1980/1981-2016)

Photo Gallery - Band Lineups - Discography - Audio samples - Where Are They Now?

The Story

The Derry-based Hollywood Stars were launched by manager Jack Finlay with a half-page advert in Spotlight announcing their debut gig in Balla, Co. Mayo on March 14th, 1975 although the first mention of them we found was in the Jasman column from the Kerryman newspaper on February 14th. We're not sure about their lineup as it was listed by the characters they purported to play on stage including Jimmy Conway (Charlie Chaplin-guitar), a brunette Marilyn Monroe (vocals), The Godfather (trumpet), Napoleon (keyboards), Robin Hood (bass), Julius Caesar (sax), and Davy Crockett (drums). A better name might have been the "History Stars."   

New lead singer in 1976 Marilyn McStravick
Jimmy Conway (Charlie Chaplin) Trina, John and Seamus
Charlie, Marilyn, Napoleon and Caesar

By August 1978, Jolene and the Hollywood Stars sans costumes

More to come.....

Photo Gallery

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Discography

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