The Rob Strong Band
After selling out recent shows last month in Dublin (Arthur’s Blues n’ Jazz Club) and The Hot Spot Music Club in Greystones, the legendary Rob Strong brings his band to The Royal Meath in Navan on Thursday 30th March 2023. The legendary Rob Strong, known as the ‘Godfather of Soul’ is making a rare visit to Navan after performing regularly with The Plattermen at venues like The Beechmount Ballroom in the 1970s .Rob’s only Navan performance in many years was as Brian Byrne’s special guest at The Solstice Theatre in November 2021, when he received a standing ovation.
The Derry native, with the sensational blues/soul voice, is celebrating an amazing 60 years on the road this year and as the title of his biography suggests, is ‘STILL GOING STRONG!’Rob Strong started out in the Showband era when he fronted the iconic Plattermen band from Omagh in the late 60s and early 70s, frequently packing out huge local venues such as theBeechmount Ballroom in Navan and The Abbey Ballroom in Drogheda.In the 70s nobody inIreland personified the raw energy of rock blues and soul music like Rob Strong ’ and was once offered the chance of joining the world famous Deep Purple band
Rob’s son, Andrew Strong, toured with The Rolling Stones, Elton John and Prince after he starred as ‘Deco Cuffe’ in the smash hit movie The Commitments. Rob himself toured the UK and Europe with the Commitments band and was vocal coach for both soundtrack albums from the movie. Rob is revered in the music business as evident in these quotes from his website www.robstrong.ie and from his biography written by his manager, Paul Holland, from Kells.
“I think Rob Strong is an incredible singer, an amazing talent. I just don't understand how he hasn't become much bigger worldwide!" MARY COUGHLAN
"There is no doubt in my mind that Rob Strong is world class with that big soulful voice "PAT SHORTT (RTE)
"I always thought that Rob Strong and Colm Wilkinson were the two best singers in Ireland"
BRUSH SHIELS (SKID ROW)
"Rob is one of the true originals !" PAUL BRADY
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