About Aslan
Inspired by David Bowie, The Smiths, and the Rolling Stones, Aslan crashed onto the Irish music scene in 1986 with the release of debut single "This Is," an entirely self-funded effort that earned them a record deal with EMI Ireland and would go on to become the longest playlisted track in the history of Irish radio. The band were composed originally of Christy Dignam, Joe Jewell, Tony McGuinness, Billy McGuinness and Alan Downey.
In 1988, they recorded their debut album, 'Feel No Shame', which went to number one on the Irish Albums Chart. Within a couple of months it was certified Gold. However, in August 1988, Dignam left the band resulting in the band splitting up shortly after an initial attempt to replace him.
In 1993 Aslan reformed, as a result of what was supposed to be a "once off gig" at a friend's party in Finglas. Following their re-formation, Aslan's music became softer and more melodically mature, evoking the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and contemporaries Oasis, and their domestic profile continued to rise through the '90s, establishing them as one of the country's most successful touring acts.
Aslan have released six studio albums - Feel No Shame (1988), Goodbye Charlie Moonhead (1994), Here Comes Lucy Jones (1997), Waiting For This Madness To End (2001), For Some Strange Reason (2007) and Nudie Books and Frenchies (2012).
Christy Dignam died on 13 June 2023, aged 63.
In February 2024, Aslan announced new singer Lee Tomkins as they prepared to embark on an Irish tour.
Video
Aslan - This Is (Vicar St 1999)
Comments
David wrote on 2015-04-28 00:00:00:Why are they not living it up like mega stars ,They are a true amazing irish band and I think a lot of young would relate to their liricks today .amazing just amazing ,man they must be proud from what they have achieved in life! David Domican
Sheena wrote on 2007-08-07 00:00:00:
Greatest band in Ireland, legends x
ciara boggans wrote on 2006-09-15 00:00:00:
aslan r great der better dan u2
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