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Talk To Strangers

Also known as: The Alleycats

Talk To Strangers

County: Dublin

Decades Active: 1980s

An 80s blues rock band that featured Brian Downey on drums, initally called The Alleycats

About Talk To Strangers

The Alleycats were formed in the early 80s by guitarist Joe Staunton who had played in Orphanage in late 60s/early 70s with Phil Lynott and Brian Downey who went on to form Thin Lizzy. Brian Downey joined The Alleycats in 85. In 87 they added keyboard player and changed their name to 'Talk to Strangers'. Gary Moore would regularly sit in with the band.

Joe Staunton passed away in November 2023.

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The Alleycats - Fairy Story

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